Anuvia offers Intensive Outpatient Treatment and Substance Abuse Comprehensive Outpatient Treatment.
Drug, alcohol, and other substance use issues can be very isolating—and tough to tackle on your own. Whether you’re struggling with substance use yourself or have a loved one or family member in need of some help, you may wonder about the substance abuse treatment options available. Intensive Outpatient Treatment Programs (IOPs) are designed to help those who are grappling with serious substance use disorders but who don’t require inpatient drug & alcohol treatment. Learn more about the services and support IOPs can offer and who can benefit from this treatment.
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IOPs empower people to:
These programs incorporate 12-step meetings, group and individual therapy, and other approaches designed to provide participants with a broad array of treatment resources. Anuvia’s IOPs meet three times per week for 12 weeks, with an optional Continuing Care Level that meets once a week for four to six weeks. Both morning and evening hours are available to fit your schedule.
Substance Use and Mental Health IOPs
Substance use and mental health issues often go hand-in-hand. About half of those experiencing a substance use disorder during some point in their lives will also face mental illness and vice versa. Unfortunately, struggling with both substance use and mental illness can increase the risk of relapse. Anuvia’s Substance Abuse Comprehensive Outpatient Treatment (SACOT) provides daily structured support for those with severe substance use issues, a history of relapse, and mental health issues. Using the Integrated Dual Disorders Treatment model, SACOT includes:
Another Anuvia resource for those dealing with mental health issues is the Medication Management program. Clients who are enrolled in any Anuvia program may be referred to Medication Management, where they’ll undergo a psychiatric evaluation and follow-up medication management visits. These services can be continued on an outpatient basis even after IOP ends.
As the name implies, IOPs provide more intensive services—and therefore require more intensive participation—than standard outpatient programs. Some of these services include:
This therapy lies at the center of IOPs, supporting clients in multiple ways:
There are a variety of group sessions available, addressing the broad range of skills and treatments needed to support recovery.
Individual Therapy
Although individual therapy isn’t the primary form of treatment through an IOP, it can help participants break down some of the concepts learned during group therapy—and in the process, help them gain insight into their own substance use. Individual therapy can also be important for those who may not feel comfortable enough in a group to fully open up.
Support Groups
Along with group and individual therapy, IOP participants are encouraged to take part in 12-step support groups like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. While not required, 12-step groups can provide a useful framework for recovery—one that’s continually reinforced if the participant continues attending the support group after the IOP has ended. If you or a loved one is struggling with substance use problems, you don’t have to go through this alone. Anuvia can provide alcohol addiction help. Call 704-376-7447 for more information.
How long does an IOP last?
Each IOP is different—but at Anuvia, an IOP will consist of at least 36 meetings or three times a week for 12 weeks. Those in need of more intensive treatment can continue with weekly Continuing Care Level meetings for another four to six weeks.
What’s the difference between an IOP and residential treatment?
Residential treatment is designed for those with more severe substance use disorders or those whose living situation makes it challenging to effectively engage in treatment. It provides 24/7 monitoring and immersive treatment in a safe environment.
By contrast, IOPs allow participants to stick to their regular routine in many ways while still benefiting from the intensive group and individual therapy. IOP is essentially a middle ground between full-scale residential treatment and less intensive outpatient programs.
What are some advantages of an IOP?
Because these outpatient programs offer both daytime and evening options, they can allow participants to maintain their presence at home and work. Instead of taking a leave of absence from work, arranging for childcare, or taking the other steps required to prepare for and enter an inpatient or residential treatment program, participants are more easily able to fit the IOP therapies and services into their schedules.
Are there any disadvantages to an IOP?
For those who lack supportive home environments, an IOP may be less effective than other types of treatment. For example, the progress made at each meeting may be hampered by a chaotic living situation.
