As addiction affects people differently, so do addiction treatments. The staff at San Juan Capistrano rehab work closely with patients to deliver the best treatment solutions, and many of them include PHP and IOP. Undering the different options can help you figure out what works best for your budget, time, and treatment needs.
Why Choose Part-Time Treatment?
PHP and IOP treatment programs are part-time options that let you stay at home while still using a treatment facility. While part-time treatment options work well for many patients, some people need more time – as time includes more support and accountability to prevent sliding back into addictive habits.
Intensive Outpatient Program
An intensive outpatient program or IOP is a part-time treatment program available for recovering addicts. This type of care includes medical and psychological help but without having the patient live at a facility. Patients can continue working or caring for their families. Patients visit a local rehab facility for counseling and therapy to prevent relapse. With an IOP, patients, and therapists work together to choose sessions and services that will help them the most.
Patients in an IOP usually spend about nine hours each week in three sessions. They have some control over the time and place, based on the offerings at local treatment centers. It is not a linear program, so it can take longer to complete it – especially compared with an in-patient program.
Many IOP sessions are group activities, which can help addicts feel like they belong. The group sessions help them fight loneliness or isolation, which is common among people fighting addiction. Studies show that IOP can be just as successful as an in-patient or full-time program, especially when patients follow the recommendations of their therapists.
IOP is best for patients who have gone through withdrawal and do not need care around the clock. It is also helpful for people who are in an early stage of addiction. It’s important that people in an IOP have reliable transportation.
Partial Hospitalization Program
A partial hospitalization program or PHP includes more visits and sessions than an IOP in LA. Patients in this type of program will visit in-patient rehab centers, but they won’t stay overnight like people in a residential program. Most programs include five weekly visits that last between four to eight hours, based on recommendations from the therapist. The program includes physical and mental health care, along with other activities like group sessions.
PHP has several benefits, especially for people who have already been through a residential program but still need more assistance to avoid relapsing. The eventual goal for a PHP is that patients will get back to their daily routine without relapsing. Unfortunately, many people fall back into addiction after they leave residential treatment because they often need more care – and this is where PHP helps the most.
PHP is best for people who have a high chance of relapse, even after finishing a residential or in-patient program. It is also ideal for people who have survived addiction or overdose, so they need support to curb their cravings. Patients with lagging withdrawal symptoms also benefit from PHP treatments.