Signs Someone May Benefit from an Intensive Outpatient Program

Substance use problems do not always look like a dramatic crisis. Many people continue working, caring for family members, paying bills, and meeting visible obligations while privately losing control of alcohol or drug use. That can make it difficult to know when professional help—and specifically an intensive outpatient program—may be appropriate. One common sign is […]
IOP vs. PHP: What’s the Difference?

Intensive outpatient programs and partial hospitalization programs are both structured forms of treatment that allow many participants to live at home. Because the terms are often used together, it can be difficult to understand how they differ—or which one might be appropriate. The main distinction between IOP and PHP is the amount of structure and […]