Clear Explanation of PHP vs IOP

When someone struggles with substance use disorder (an addiction to drugs or alcohol), it’s natural to wonder what treatment options are available. The first entry into the treatment world can come as a shock, with so many terms getting thrown around. There are residential, inpatient, and outpatient programs and a variety of therapies and treatment programs like dual diagnosis. Detox is usually the first stage of rehab but isn’t always part of a specific rehab program. Beaches Recovery believes in offering clear and accessible substance abuse treatment programs. Among these is our partial hospitalization center. One way to understand if this addiction treatment is the right fit for your needs or the needs of a loved one is to explore how it is similar to and different from other treatment programs.

What Is a Partial Hospitalization Program?

A partial hospitalization program or PHP is part of the spectrum of care in addiction treatment. It’s less restrictive than a full-on residential program but offers many of the same benefits. These programs work best for those who need some medical monitoring or additional therapy but pose a lower risk for relapse.

In a PHP program, the clients take on treatment a lot like they might take on jobs. First, they come to the center and spend most of the day there, receiving therapy and related treatments. At the end of the day, however, they return home to their families.

What Is an Intensive Outpatient Program?

IOP or intensive outpatient treatment is a step down from PHP regarding a client’s total time commitment. In a typical IOP program, you attend treatment 6-12 hours a week during the evenings or on the weekends.

This approach lets you resume your job and many of your family responsibilities in a way that isn’t practical in residential or PHP programs. This program works best for those who are effectively in recovery but may prove at higher risk for relapse. For example, someone might choose IOP if they lack a strong support system at home.

PHP vs. IOP

PHP and IOP serve people at different stages in the process. PHP helps those who still need high-level care and support daily. IOP aims to help support those who are already in recovery maintain that recovery.

That said, clients in both groups will likely receive similar treatments, such as:

• Cognitive-behavioral therapy or CBT
• Individual therapy
• Group therapy
• Family therapy
• SMART recovery
• 12-step programs

These kinds of therapy and support approaches offer the best chance for achieving and maintaining recovery over the long term.

In the event of a relapse, either IOP or PHP can also provide an alternative to residential programs for some clients. In addition, if the relapse is brief or comparatively mild, IOP or PHP can offer a less disruptive approach to getting back into recovery.

The Care You Need at Beaches Recovery

Beaches Recovery offers addiction treatment programs ranging from residential programs to IOP and PHP rehab. We believe in a full continuum of care approach that focuses on support, education, and guidance as you go through detox all the way to recovery. Throughout all our substance abuse treatment programs, clients can take advantage of a wide range of therapies designed to meet their specific needs. Also, throughout treatment at our partial hospitalization center, individuals have access to dual diagnosis treatment. This program is for those who struggle with both a substance use disorder and a mental health issue. Some of the mental health issues our dual diagnosis program can treat include:

• Acute stress disorder
• ADHD
• Anxiety
• Bipolar disorder
• Depression
• Social anxiety disorder

Don’t let the PHP vs. IOP question prevent you from getting the help you need. The staff at Beaches Recovery will help you make the best choice for overcoming your addiction. So if you’re ready for a quality rehab program that will get you on the road to long-term recovery, call Beaches Recovery today at 866.605.0532, or contact us online.