There are several different types of programs that fit under the heading of outpatient. One would be Intensive Outpatient (IOP) treatment programs which is typically a four to five evenings a week treatment for two to four hours each evening. Another would be Partial Hospitalization and Day Treatment, which would require the addict to go to a treatment facility during the days and participate in the daily treatment regiment, then return home for the evening and overnight. Both of these types of treatment programs are usually associated with freestanding treatment programs or clinics.

Standard outpatient treatment is usually less frequent one to two evenings a week and one to two hours each of those evenings. As you might imagine, outpatient clients usually would not be classified as substance dependent or might be involved in this type treatment only after completing a more intense inpatient program and use the outpatient as a structured transition back into the community setting with a gradual reduction in treatment intensity.

It is safe to assume that outpatient treatment for the individual who is addicted is not a preferred choice of treatment and has a high probability of continued use, relapse and failure.

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