What Are The Benefits Of Going To IOP After Rehab

SOBA Recovery is a drug and alcohol treatment program with expert 24-hour staff. Not only do we provide inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment, but we also utilize a social model recovery community. What this means is that individuals come together and help each other because of their common experiences of suffering and recovery.

Phases of Recovery

In recovery, there are three phases.

  • Phase 1 focuses on transition. The client will become acquainted with the other residents and adjust to life at the facility. Clients will also become paired with a therapist and participate in daily group therapy.
  • Phase 2 focuses on early recovery. In this phase, clients will work on healing their relationships with themselves, family, and the community.
  • Phase 3 focuses on ongoing recovery. This is a form of intensive outpatient programs, or IOP, where clients will return to their job, if they have one, and return to SOBA the evening to continue recovery. At this stage of recovery, patients should be demonstrating personal growth and have the ability to take responsibility for their actions.

What is IOP?

IOP’s are designed to maintain the intensity of inpatient addiction treatment while allowing the patient to continue their daily life activities. At SOBA, patients who are involved in IOP will continue their participation in the 12-step program with the assistance of their sponsor and begin putting the principles into daily practice. For those clients who do not have a job, the staff at SOBA will assist them in finding one and help to develop a plan for their financial independence.

Benefits of IOP

IOP allows clients to continue their addiction treatment while maintaining a life outside the facility. They can maintain relationships with their families and continue working at their job while continuing their treatment in the evening. This helps patients to more easily transition from life at the treatment facility to continue their recovery while at home. Some other benefits of IOP include:

  • There are better recovery outcomes when treatment is increased
  • Patients have daily real-world opportunities where they can apply their learned skills
  • Community-based support
  • Development of long-term support from other patients
  • More intensive than a standard outpatient with results in heightened care and access to many therapy modalities

Services and Amenities

At SOBA Recovery, patients will receive many services and amenities provided to them during their treatment and IOP. They will continue their care and well-being in individual and group settings and through different behavior therapies. There is also 24-hour nursing care and crisis management where drug and alcohol levels can be monitored. Other amenities include a gourmet chef, fitness center, and breathtaking views.

Why IOP at SOBA Recovery is Right For You

If you have an addiction and are seeking addiction treatment, our expert staff at Soba Recovery Center can assist in helping you with your sobriety and recovery. Our staff is fully trained and experienced to help you and facilitate your individually designed treatment that meets your needs. With a treatment geared directly towards your recovery, it will be easier to strengthen yourself and rebuild relationships with your family and friends. At SOBA, we build a community of people with common experiences that are able to help each other as they go through addiction treatment. Recovery is measured and conveyed through community participation. We also have a very active alumni community that helps when patients return to their homes. Recovery is a life-long commitment and with the help of the community built at SOBA, your journey can start today. Contact us!

How to Get Sober and Stay Sober

Making the decision to stop using drugs or alcohol is a huge step in the right direction.  But it also comes with challenges. Maybe you’re wondering how to put your life back together, and where to go for addiction treatment.  Maybe you’re worried about the possibility of relapse. Making healthy lifestyle adjustments and seeking support will go a long way toward helping you get and stay sober. Here are some tips to guide you in your recovery.

Take One Day at a Time

If you’re new to recovery or are discouraged because of a relapse, the idea of long-term sobriety can seem overwhelming.  Take your new life one day at a time.  Decide each day that for the next 24 hours, you’re going to commit to staying clean and sober.

Set Goals

Setting short-term and long-term goals can make it easier to give up addictive habits.  Having something to work toward can give you a sense of meaning and purpose.  When you’re struggling to stay on track, your goals can serve as a reminder of why you committed to recovery in the first place.

Structure Your Days

Establishing a schedule of meaningful activities can help you set and work toward your goals.  Having regular activities to look forward to each day will also reduce boredom, a common relapse trigger. When you’re new to recovery, rehab-related activities will likely take up much of your time.

Once you’ve completed rehab, it’s especially vital to keep your days structured. Consider going back to school, volunteering in the community, or getting a job. Taking up a hobby can also be rewarding and help you keep your mind off drinking and drugs.

Adopt Healthy Habits

Using drugs and alcohol takes quite a toll on your body, and self-care tends to fall by the wayside. Adopting healthy habits in recovery can help you reverse the effects of long-term substance abuse.

  • Exercise. Physical activity is especially beneficial for people in recovery. Exercise releases endorphins, the “feel-good” hormones that can help you fend off cravings. Going to the gym or even taking a brisk walk in nature reduces stress, making relapse less likely and enhancing your overall sense of well-being.
  • Diet. Substance overuse makes it difficult for your body to absorb any nutrients it gets, so making healthy meal choices is especially important when you’re sober. Be sure to get plenty of protein and vitamins from vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. When you feel better, it’s easier to maintain a positive outlook and stay away from drugs and alcohol.
  • Quit Smoking. If smoking is one of the habits you enjoyed along with drugs or alcohol, now is a good time to quit. By refraining from using harmful substances, you’ll be able to reap maximum benefits from your other healthy lifestyle choices.
  • Embrace Self-Care. Making all of these changes can be stressful, so it’s important to make self-care a priority. Be kind to yourself. Speak words of encouragement over yourself and reward yourself occasionally for coming as far as you have. Do your best to take responsibility for your past actions, but let go of the guilt and shame that can become stumbling blocks for many in recovery. Learn effective stress-management techniques so you can find healthy ways to decompress.
  • Avoid Triggers. If you spend time with the friends you were surrounded by in your addiction or frequent the same stomping grounds you did in the old days, you’re not likely to remain sober for long. Find new friends who are committed to sobriety, and avoid people and places that may serve as triggers.

Learn All You Can About Addiction and Relapse

Too often, people in recovery are just told to stay away from drugs and alcohol and go to meetings. While this may be enough for some, most people need more in the way of addiction treatment. Finding resources to help you commit to sobriety and learning more about addiction and possible triggers can help you discover what works best for you when it comes to staying clean. After all, recovery looks a little different for each person.

While you shouldn’t live in constant fear of relapse, be aware of the warning signs so you can get help before you go back to old habits. Withdrawing from the recovery community and loved ones and feeling less committed to sobriety are indicators that you’re vulnerable to relapse.

Seek Support

Healthy relationships are key to helping you stay on track. Finding support groups and friends and family members who will cheer you on are critical as you build your new life.

Recovery is a lifelong journey. Congratulations on taking the first steps. At SOBA Recovery Center, we provide intensive addiction treatment. Contact us to learn more about how we can help.

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