Begin Healing Today With Outpatient Treatment
Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) are viable options if you or someone you love doesn’t require the 24-hour supervision and care provided by residential treatment but still need dedicated support to address substance abuse or mental health issues. Some people opt to complete a partial hospitalization program first, while others start right away with IOP care. Here’s why outpatient treatment might be the right solution for you.
Recognize Your Need for Quality Care
According to the most recent statistics from the National Alliance on Mental Health—California, “More than half of people with a mental health condition in the U.S. did not receive any treatment in the last year.” Millions live in communities that don’t have enough mental health professionals, even though more than 40 percent of residents reported symptoms of anxiety or depression—and more than 20 percent of those individuals were unable to get counseling.
Current data from the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics indicated that nearly 10 percent of all drug overdose deaths in the U.S. occur in California, “and overdose deaths increased at an annual rate of 10.37 percent over the last 3 years.”
Additionally, in 2022, the Substance Use in California: Prevalence and Treatment report noted that “Adults 26 and older were twice as likely to have alcohol use disorders as illicit drug use disorders…and the rates of both alcohol- and drug- induced deaths were more than two times higher among males than females.”
So if you feel you’re alone in your quest for better physical, emotional, and mental health, you’re not. An outpatient treatment program has many advantages to address what you’re facing right now.
Factors to Consider for Effective Outpatient Treatment
It’s important to remember that the suitability of IOP varies from person to person. At Fair Oaks Recovery Center, we want to be as transparent as possible about your options if you need help for substance use disorder (SUD), alcohol use disorder (AUD), or co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders (dual diagnosis). Here’s what you need to evaluate.
- Your level of motivation. Since outpatient treatment allows you to work, go to school, care for your family, and retain other aspects of daily life, you’ll need to commit to attend sessions regularly and actively participate in treatment. Individuals who are highly motivated to address their SUD, AUD, or dual diagnosis and make positive changes in their lives are often good candidates for IOP.
- Stability. If you choose outpatient care, it’s important to have a safe and sober place to stay during the treatment process. So arrange for a stable living environment and supportive family or social networks.
- Co-occurring disorders. If you suspect or are certain that you have a co-occurring mental health disorder along with a substance use disorder, it’s important to choose a program that can address both conditions. Some IOPs offer dual diagnosis treatment, while others may not.
- Time commitment. IOPs typically involve attending 3–4 hours of therapy and counseling sessions several times a week. Consider whether you can make this time commitment while managing other responsibilities.
- Financial considerations. Although IOPs are less expensive than most residential treatment programs, check if your insurance covers this treatment or if you can afford the program. Many IOPs offer sliding scale fees or financial assistance options.
While inpatient treatment programs are fully immersive for 30, 60, or even 90 days, many people progress through outpatient care over the course of two to six months. This length and consistency of intention is helpful to establish more of a real-world recovery approach to managing your AUD, SUD, or dual diagnosis.
However, in some addiction cases, it’s often more advisable for a person to complete at least partial hospitalization or a medically supervised detoxification program to ease withdrawal symptoms. Then, transitioning to an outpatient program is easier.
Begin Healing Now at Fair Oaks
We understand the crossroads you’re facing now, and why it matters. Trust that we provide a safe, inclusive environment and honor the human dignity of every person we work with. Our board-certified addiction specialists assess your health and create a continuum of care plan designed to accommodate your needs for therapeutic approaches, wellness, behavioral modifications, and relapse prevention.
Fair Oaks Recovery Center in Sacramento, California, is a licensed Chemical Dependency Recovery Hospital, issued by the California Department of Public Health to addiction rehabilitation and dual diagnosis treatment facilities that provide high-level acuity care. If it seems like outpatient care is a good option right now, don’t wait. Please reach out to our admissions team today.
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