One is when a person is potentially at risk forhospitalizationand regular outpatient therapy doesnt seem to be enough.
IOPs are used as a step-down to help someone transition from inpatient treatment back to their regular lives.
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Most programs will do an intake call with you to see if this is a good fit.
Other therapies that may be used includeequine therapyoryoga therapy.
Therapeutic Community
The idea of a therapeutic community is derived from residential substance use treatment.
However, some programs also use them for IOPs, especially as a step down from residential.
It integrates several different approaches, including CBT, 12-step, and motivational enhancement to target change.
The approaches, in an IOP setting, use a points/reward system to reinforce the desired behaviors.
If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact theNational Suicide Prevention Lifelineat988for support and assistance from a trained counselor.
If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911.
For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.
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National Institute on Drug Abuse.
National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services (N-SSATS): 2020.
Data on Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities.
