Outpatient treatment is a form of rehabilitation from addiction and alcoholism. The process of outpatient treatment includes 3-hour groups 3X a week. Groups are led by trained clinicians, who educate the clients, allow community engagement, and assist in strategies to find long-term recovery.
Outpatient is truly unique compared to other models of treatments. Outpatient recovery groups allow people to have normal lives while getting the care they need. This is because it lets clients have the following:
1. Great Schedules
The scheduling of groups permits clients with full-time jobs the option to get quality care while continuing with their outside lives.
2. Inexpensive Care
Compared to other forms of treatment, IOP is much cheaper than residential treatment. Plus, as insurance is accepted, the out of pocket is typically dwarfed in comparison. Especially with treatment centers that are out of network.
3. Structure That Isn’t Overbearing
The accountability and structure in outpatient are not nearly as intense as residential. However, some people do not need that level of care. Especially when paired with the benefits of sober living, IOP can be extremely useful and much less stringent.