Intensive outpatient treatment, or "IOP", is a method of treatment for an addiction problem that is considerably more involved and comprehensive than a conventional outpatient program. Intensive outpatient treatment is fundamental activity for recovering individuals in Toco who have just completed residential or inpatient rehab, and still require moderate support and intervention while they progress to a drug free and wholesome way of living. IOP's involve treatment which occurs more often than normal outpatient, where the person will take part in treatment services and activities usually once or twice a week unless otherwise determined.
Intensive outpatient treatment usually consists of group and sometimes individualized counseling meetings to continue to treat the person's addiction. Individual sessions may take place at least once a week, and group sessions will add the peer support that is vital for long term sobriety. While in intensive outpatient treatment, clients work on refining relapse prevention skills, the management of every day stresses and vulnerabilities, and how to manage any lingering withdrawal symptoms and cravings. Some intensive outpatient rehab programs include family and couples/marriage counseling into the treatment process, which may be vital for people who need to rebuild their lives with their loved ones and family members.