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Intensive Outpatient Program

Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program

Austin Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program’s 60-Hour Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program is geared to assist individuals who are chemically dependent or have been assessed within the problematic range of habitual drug or alcohol abuse. The curriculum focuses on the bio-psychosocial perspective of addiction looking at the biological psychological, and social causes of addiction. This program also allow clients to continue in work and family life, promotes bonding among clients, and they allow clients to practice relapse prevention techniques in real-life situations.
  • Weekdays 9:30-1:00pm Mon, Tues, Wed
  • Weeknights 6:00 – 9:30 pm Tues, Wed, Thur
  • Weekends 9:00 – 2:00 pm Sat and Sun

What will I learn?

Our Intensive Outpatient Program is 12-Step based, however here at our facility you will be working steps 1-5. You will develop an understand of how drugs has caused unmanageability in your life, you will develop and understanding of what a higher power is, you will learn how to utilize your higher power and you will develop and inventory of your life then discuss your findings with your sponsor. The following steps 6-12 you will work with your sponsor.
Additional to working the 12 steps we will explore the family system,identifying which roles we may fall into. We will discuss the disease concept emphasizing the characteristics of a disease. You will develop a relapse prevention plan to aid you in dealing with your addiction issues when you are discharged from the program. We will began the development of healthy communication, coping , and problem solving skills as we know these are vital to the recovery of substance addiction. We will look at where you received your value system and how our value system affects our choices. We will explore the issues related to parenting and stress as well as co-dependency. We will look at the many issues related to self-esteem and explore ways into developing positive self esteem.
You will also learn about viruses and diseases related to substance dependence. We will learn about Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Tuberculous (TB), Hepatitis C (as well as A and B), and Acquired Human Immunodeficiency Virus (AIDS).
We know that this is a new life changing experience for you and Austin Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program will be happy to aid you during this phase of transition. Starting a road to recovery is difficult process and as is with any change there is adversity. Austin Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program will equip you with the necessary skills and strategies needed in order to began a life of sobriety.

 

Relapse Outpatient Program (IOP)

Outpatient Relapse Treatment Programs

Relapse prevention is the method of teaching recovering patients identify and manage relapse warning signs. Relapse prevention is the primary focus for those who have difficulties staying sober. Recovery from substance abuse is not only the absence of abusing substances it is a full return to biological psychological and social functioning. Patients struggling with relapse and relapse-based issues are invited to join this interactive therapy program that targets specific triggers and the special coping skills needed to transcend them. Individuals in this program share experiences and focus on social, work and leisure environments to avoid common addiction pitfalls. These patients are encouraged to confront self-defeating behaviors through personal and spiritual reflection. By recognizing their behavioral patterns, we hope these recovering addicts learn to strengthen specific coping skills, thereby increasing their chance of a full and successful recovery.

If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms you may be interested in seeking help:

  • Have a mistaken belief that causes irrational thoughts
  • Began to return to addictive thinking pattern that cause painful feelings
  • Engage in compulsive, self-defeating behaviors as away to avoid the feelings
  • Seek out situations involving people who use mood-altering substances
  • Find yourself in a situation in which drug or alcohol use seems like a logical escape from their pain, and then use alcohol or drugs.

Upon completion of the relapse prevention plan you will be able to:

  • Abstain from alcohol and other mood altering substances
  • Separate from people, places, and things that promote the use of alcohol or drugs, and establish a social network that supports recovery
  • Stop self-defeating behaviors that prevent awareness of painful feelings and irrational thoughts
  • Learn how to manage feelings and emotions responsibly without resorting to compulsive behavior or the use of alcohol or drugs
  • Learn how to change addictive thinking patterns that create painful feelings and self-defeating behaviors
  • Identify and change the mistaken core beliefs about oneself, others, and the world that promote irrational thinking.

8 Week Relapse Prevention Outpatient Treatment Program Schedule.

  • Weeknights 6:00 pm– 9:30 pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
  • Weekends 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Saturday and Sunday
  • Weekdays 9:30 am – 1:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesdays
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Getting Started

I think I may have a substance abuse issue. What do I do now?

Accepting chemical dependency is a vital but difficult step in the recovery process. Listening to your inner feelings about how you feel is the first step. Are you happy about the choices you have made? Are you where you want to be in life? Why can’t I stop using, despite all the problems it has caused? If you are asking yourselves any of the questions you may want to be assessed by a professional to determine if there may be an issue.

7 Steps to Success with Austin Drug & Alcohol Abuse Program

  1. Call ADAAP @ 512-454-8180 to schedule an appointment for a clinical evaluation to determine if there is an issue.
  2. Begin going to 12-Step based meetings at least 3 times per week.
  3. Start your addiction treatment program (IOP, SOP)
  4. Obtain a 12-Step based sponsor
  5. Complete Intensive Outpatient Program
  6. Enroll into a Aftercare Program
  7. Continue contact with 12-Step sponsor and going to 12-step-based meetings.

Remember that Recovery is a continuous process.  It only stops when YOU STOP.