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IOP – Stabilization Outpatient Program

In the first phase, the client attends evening sessions four times a week, entering a stabilization period where the goal is a balanced life. If the individual is unemployed, he or she must seek employment during this time.

During this first 4-10 weeks of the program, the Stabilization phase includes the following steps:

• Education on the disease of addiction
• Cognitive-behavioral therapy
• Intervention (if the client is in denial)
• Adoption of new coping skills to deal with everyday problems
• Dealing with negative feelings (ex: anger management)
• Relapse prevention
• Education on the risks and dangers of HIV, AIDS, and STDs
• Learning new nutritional habits
• Introduction to Twelve-Step programs (such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon)
• Receiving sponsorship in Twelve-Step programs
• Locating a home group
• Family involvement
• Written task work
• Life skills training
• Corrective thinking
• Referral to outside agencies, if other needs must be met

Before moving on to the next phase, the client must:

• Remain clean and sober
• Have completed all stabilization task work
• Attend the required Twelve-Step meetings
• Have a home group and a sponsor
• Be invested in his/her recovery
• Have a stable work history

 To inquire or get started with this program, please call (469) 453-5141 or email treatment@recoveryms.com