An Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is a kind of treatment service and support program used primarily to treat chemical dependency that does not rely on detoxification. IOP operates on a small scale and does not require the intensive residential services typically offered by the larger, more comprehnsive treatment facilities.
The typical IOP program offers group and individual services of 10-12 hours a week. IOP allows the individual to be able to participate in their daily affairs, such as work, and then participate in treatment at an appropriate facility at the end of the day.
The impact that drug and alcohol treatments can have vary on a case by case basis and the only way to improve overall treatments is to study the overall effectiveness. This effectiveness is measured by the number of people who successfully complete treatment versus the number that drop out of treatment. Overall, clients in outpatient [...]
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