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An '''intensive outpatient program''' ('''IOP'''), also known as an intensive outpatient treatment (IOT) program, is a structured non-residential psychological treatment program which addresses [[Mental disorder|mental health disorders]] and [[Substance use disorder|substance use disorders (SUDs)]] that do not require [[drug detoxification|detoxification]] through a combination of [[Group psychotherapy|group-based psychotherapy]], [[individual psychotherapy]], family counseling, educational groups, and strategies for encouraging motivation and engagement in treatment.<ref>{{cite web |title=Adult Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient |url=https://dhhs.ne.gov/Behavioral%20Health%20Service%20Definitions/Adult%20Substance%20Abuse%20Intensive%20Outpatient.pdf |website=dhhs.ne.gov |publisher=Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services |access-date=22 March 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Forman |first1=Robert |last2=Nagy |first2=Paul |title=Substance Abuse: Clinical Issues in Intensive Outpatient Treatment |url=https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/d7/priv/sma13-4182.pdf |website=www.samhsa.gov |publisher=U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Center for Substance Abuse Treatment |access-date=22 March 2022}}</ref> IOP operates on a small scale and does not require the intensive [[residential treatment center|residential]] or [[partial hospitalization|partial day services]] typically offered by the larger, more comprehensive treatment facilities.<ref>{{cite journal |last=Smith |first=George |last2=Ruiz-Sancho |first2=Ana |last3=Gunderson |first3=John |date=Apr 2001 |title=An intensive outpatient program for patients with borderline personality disorder |journal= Psychiatric Services|volume= 52|issue= 4|pages= 532–533|doi=10.1176/appi.ps.52.4.532 |pmid=11274503 }}</ref>

The typical IOP program offers group therapy and generally facilitates 9-19 hours a week of programming for mental health and addiction treatment.<ref>{{cite report |author= |author-link= |date=2023 |title=ASAM Criteria Quck Resources, 4th Edition |url=https://downloads.asam.org/sitefinity-production-blobs/docs/default-source/quality-science/criteria-4th-ed-quick-resources.zip?sfvrsn=13053992_1 |publisher=American Society for Addiction Medicine |section=Core Service Characteristics |access-date=29 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Watson |first1=Stephanie |title=What Is An Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)? |url=https://www.forbes.com/health/mind/intensive-outpatient-program/ |access-date=29 August 2024 |work=Forbes Health |publisher=Forbes |date=4 July 2023}}</ref> IOP allows the individual to be able to participate in their daily affairs, such as work, and then participate in treatment at an appropriate facility in the morning or at the end of the day. With an IOP, classes, sessions, meetings, and workshops are scheduled throughout the day, and individuals are expected to adhere to the strict structure of the program. Online IOP has been shown to be effective as well. {{Citation needed|reason=The source that was given for this statement is from a website for an online IOP and is thus likely to be biased in favor of online IOPs.|date=March 2022}}

The typical IOP program encourages active participation in [[12-step programs]] in addition to IOP participation. IOP can be more effective than individual therapy for chemical dependency.

IOP is also used by some [[HMO]]s as [[transitional treatment]] for patients just released from treatment in a [[psychiatric hospital]] or upon discharge from a [[residential treatment program]].

== See also ==
* [[Partial hospitalization]] (PHP)

== References ==
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[[Category:Treatment of mental disorders]]
[[Category:Addiction psychiatry]]

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