Evening IOP Treatment and Therapy for Drug and Alcohol Addiction in Los Angeles, CA

Ordinary inpatient recovery programs are often challenging for patients because they prevent patients from seeing their friends and loved ones. Although it can be healthy for many patients to develop a support network, the reality is that other relationships and the patient’s mental health can suffer when patients are away for too long. Many patients fear what their friends and family will think, and they often find the concept of being away for extended periods of time unacceptable. Therefore, IOPs can be an excellent option for patients who insist on continuing to be able to see their loved ones.

The reality is that people who get help for their addictions are often stigmatized by friends, employers, and even family members. When enrolled in an IOP, nobody has to know you are receiving care except the people you trust. In fact, many patients can get care without telling anyone. Even treatment options are available for parents who want to keep their ongoing care a secret from their children. The ability to keep your care private means that a broader range of patients can find going into rehab beneficial.

Another major problem with ordinary rehab programs is that they usually require patients to quit their jobs. Very few employers will agree to allow a patient to take months off work to receive drug addiction treatment. Furthermore, students and young adults usually do not have the option of taking more than a few days off from their classes without ruining their grades. In contrast, patients who enroll in an IOP can receive care without worrying about what their employer or school will say. Instead, patients can focus on the healthy task of continuing to build their careers while also getting on the road to recovery.

Ordinary rehab is expensive because patients essentially have to rent space at a healthcare facility while receiving care every hour of the day from well-trained staff. Consequently, many patients are not able to afford rehab. When patients cannot afford the care they need, they are forced to pursue alternative approaches to recovery that are rarely effective and often destructive. IOPs, on the other hand, eliminate most of the costs associated with rehab. As a result, patients can get great care while saving a substantial amount of money.