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The Benefits of an Outpatient Treatment Program for Drug and Alcohol Addiction

The Benefits of an Outpatient Treatment Program for Drug and Alcohol Addiction
 

Drug and alcohol treatment centers offer effective approaches to treatment, but some patients have trouble applying all these lessons to everyday life once they complete residential treatment programs.

At Banyan Treatment Center Chicago, we offer intensive outpatient treatment to help ease the transition back into sober living once a patient completes a higher level of treatment care. Our intensive outpatient program in Chicago (IOP) provides a comfortable setting where patients can attend school, work, or pursue volunteer activities while attending treatment on an outpatient basis.

When is IOP Treatment the Right Choice?

IOP treatment is often considered a “step down” treatment, which is utilized following detox and/or residential treatment programs. Our IOP treatment in Illinois allows patients to learn skills of sobriety and apply those skills to real world settings. This treatment program includes individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy sessions. IOP patients meet with their therapist regularly, depending on client needs.

IOP treatment for alcohol and drug addiction can be extremely beneficial to a patient’s recovery, however other steps are often required first. Most importantly, the patient needs to have completed the detox process. This is true for any treatment path. Other qualifications include patient stability. Patients with pressing medical needs may benefit from residential or partial hospitalization programs (PHP) rather than standalone IOP treatment. Patients needing 24/7 support will have greater success with these higher levels of care.

What Are the Benefits of Outpatient Treatment Programs?

Professional drug and alcohol treatment can help make sobriety a reality for those who are struggling. Outpatient treatment programs at Banyan Treatment Center Chicago bring a variety of benefits to patients. Benefits of IOP treatment in Illinois include:

  • Relapse prevention
  • Better coping mechanisms
  • Stronger independence
  • Support
  • Improvement of personal relationships
  • Self-esteem improvements
  • Stress management
  • Greater personal responsibility
  • Improved life skills

Outpatient treatment offers many of the treatment approaches utilized at residential treatment programs, with additional benefits for many patients. Outpatient treatment helps patients develop life skills such as time management and responsibility to aid them in their sobriety. Outpatient treatment is often implemented after detox, PHP, or residential treatment has been completed.

 
 

At Banyan Treatment Center, we offer a variety of outpatient options for our patients. Meetings take place daily or weekly, depending on the needs of each individual, and they provide education on many different long-term recovery solutions. Our therapists are here to help guide you to a brighter, sober tomorrow. Outpatient treatment helps patients discover tools they can use in sobriety, and it encourages patients to begin utilizing those tools for today’s challenges. Contact us today to learn more about IOP, PHP, and other outpatient treatment options. Call us at 888-280-4763.

Alyssa, Director of Digital Marketing
Alyssa, Director of Digital Marketing
Alyssa is the National Director of Digital Marketing and is responsible for a multitude of integrated campaigns and events in the behavioral health and addictions field. All articles have been written by Alyssa and medically reviewed by our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Darrin Mangiacarne.