Drug and alcohol addictions are hard to overcome on your own.
That’s why many people seek out professional support through rehab. But traditional inpatient programs aren’t a fit for everyone.
That’s why Maverick Behavioral Health offers intensive outpatient programs, or IOPs. They can be a more flexible way to get the support you need to recover. Here’s a closer look at how our IOPs help patients.
What Is an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)?
Traditional rehab involves moving into a treatment center and living there until the program ends. That could mean three or more months away from home and your loved ones. This barrier to care prevents some people from pursuing the drug and alcohol treatment they need.
IOPs solve this problem. They provide intensive recovery support during the day but let patients go home to sleep in their own beds at night. You’ll also typically get some days off from treatment, which you can spend however you usually would.
So, IOPs can provide the help you need while leaving you some flexibility to live a somewhat normal life. But there are some downsides, as compared to inpatient care, that you should know about.
Is an IOP Right for You?
If you’re ready to pursue addiction treatment, you may need to choose between an IOP or an inpatient recovery program. Both options have pros and cons. But asking yourself the following three questions will help you make the best decision for your needs.
How severe is your addiction?
First, consider the severity of your addiction. If you’re abusing a serious drug regularly and in high quantities, inpatient care may be best. Outpatient programs give you freedom, which can be a double-edged sword.
For example, when you go home at night, you’ll have full access to social media and your smartphone. This could make it easy to relapse — especially if your addiction has been too powerful for you to control in the past.
On the other hand, people with mild-to-moderate addictions can be a good fit for IOPs — but it depends on more than just that factor. That’s why you should ask yourself the next two questions.
What’s your home environment like?
Your home environment can be a major factor in determining whether IOPs are right for you. People who live in homes with other substance abusers, for example, may have an easier time relapsing.
Plus, troubles around family life can exacerbate the problems causing an addiction. That’s why IOPs are best for people with stable, supportive homes. If you’re going to go home at night while getting sober, you want to be in an environment that helps you reach your goal, not make it more challenging.
Have you tried outpatient care in the past?
Finally, it’s also important to consider your previous treatment history when making this decision. If you’ve tried outpatient rehab in the past and haven’t recovered, a more intensive inpatient program could be a better option than trying again.
Paying for Your IOP
Drug and alcohol rehab can be expensive. But it’s an investment in your long-term health that’s worth making. The good news is that Maverick Behavioral Health accepts most major insurance providers.
You may be able to cover most of your costs with insurance, keeping your out-of-pocket expenses to a minimum. Just contact us, and we’ll let you know if we accept your plan. Even if we don’t, we’ll help you find an affordable treatment option that works with your budget.
Another pricing factor to consider is that IOPs don’t involve moving into a treatment center. That means you won’t be charged for a place to stay or the lodging services that come with inpatient programs. This can meaningfully reduce your total recovery costs.
The Maverick Difference
If an IOP is right for you, the next step is choosing a place to pursue it. Dozens of treatment centers throughout Texas offer this service. But Maverick does things differently, which can enhance your healing journey. Here’s what you need to know.
Industry-Leading Practitioners
First, our facility is led by some of the region’s top addiction specialists. You’ll get to work with people who are experts at beating addiction every day. This can help you get more value from individual and group work, bringing you closer to your recovery goal faster.
Flexible Plans
We also offer highly flexible treatment plans. In fact, we build each patient’s personalized recovery strategy around their unique needs. This ensures you’ll receive the exact forms of care you need to heal.
For example, you may know from experience that group work is very helpful to you. If so, we can prioritize these sessions in your IOP. We also offer holistic healing modalities that can unify your mind, body, and spirit for a better recovery journey.
Support Available at Every Level of Care
Finally, unlike many other facilities, Maverick offers drug and alcohol treatment at every level of care. This starts with our medical detox services, which give patients a safe, comfortable place to remove the last traces of illicit substances from their systems.
After detox, you can move into your inpatient treatment center or work with our staff through a personalized IOP. This makes up the bulk of the recovery process. But you may still need some support with transitioning back into the real world once you finish.
That’s why we also offer sober living and aftercare. These services are designed for people who have already completed rehab or an IOP. They represent the last phase of our individualized three-step recovery process.
Take the First Step Toward a Better You
An intensive outpatient program may be just what you need to finally beat addiction. Whether you’re struggling with alcohol, opioids, or another substance, Maverick Behavioral Health is here to help you get better.
We make it easy to get the recovery treatment you need with our personalized plans, easy insurance verification, and beautiful location in Dallas.
So why wait? Take the first step toward becoming the best version of yourself by contacting one of our addiction specialists today.
