Intensive outpatient treatment, or "IOP", is a form of treatment for an addiction problem that is significantly more involved and comprehensive than a normal outpatient program. Intensive outpatient treatment is an essential activity for people in Muse who have recently finished residential or inpatient rehabilitation, and still want moderate assistance and intervention while they progress to a clean and sober and ethical way of living. IOP's involve treatment which takes place much more frequently than normal outpatient, where clients will participate in treatment services and activities usually once or twice a week unless otherwise determined.
Intensive outpatient treatment typically consists of individual and group counseling meetings to continue to treat the person's addiction. Individual sessions will occur at least once a week, and group sessions will add the peer support that is often crucial for long term recovery. In intensive outpatient treatment, clients work on building relapse prevention abilities, the management of every day challenges and vulnerabilities, and how to manage any discomforts and drug cravings. Some intensive outpatient treatment programs involve family and couples/marriage counseling into the treatment process, which can be vital for individuals who must repair their lives with their families and loved ones.