Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Clinic

An intensive outpatient program, or IOP, is a treatment program that is used to treat substance use concerns. It is an immersive program wherein the beneficiary resides elsewhere but commits to attend various services, such as: 

· Case management 

· Individual and group counseling 

· Specialized addiction therapies 

· Classes and workshops 

· Job training 

 The length of time one spends at an intensive outpatient program varies and depends upon the individual's needs. The American Society of Addiction Medicine has set the minimum requirement of nine hours of therapy each week to qualify as an IOP.  The National Institute on Drug Abuse recommends a minimum of 90 days for this type of program to be effective for long-term recovery.    

  The intensity of the treatment program is designed to work alongside the early stages of sobriety, which is considered the most crucial period of recovery. An IOP program can be the first step after receiving withdrawal management, or residential treatment services, and also a crucial component alongside the continuum of care.