Intensive Outpatient Program
Outpatient programs range from the less structured and more flexible, to the more intense and involved, like Guardian IOP. Guardian IOP is similar to residential treatment in that it is highly structured and intense, with the key differentiator being that instead of living onsite, clients... Read More
Relapse Prevention
Addiction is a powerful disease. It doesn’t develop overnight and it doesn’t go away overnight. While treatment is a crucial part of recovery, it is really only the beginning. Relapse prevention education gives you the necessary tools to keep cravings at bay and continue thriving... Read More
Age Specific Program
There is a large degree of variation in how alcohol and drug addiction affects individuals’ lives. For some, addiction results in more physical and health effects, but for others the worst effects are behavioral. As such, individuals who choose to overcome chemical dependency tend to... Read More
Older Adult Program
Individualized care is standard in effective addiction treatment, but age is one factor that is often overlooked. Treatment programs are typically designed to accommodate all adults over the age of 18, but generational differences are apparent and can hinder productive, relatable discussions surrounding addiction. Guardian... Read More
Younger Adult Program
Although the treatment community has made great strides in improving treatment by adopting a more individualized approach, most treatment programs are designed for men and women over the age of 18. But when you compare the lifestyle of a 25-year-old to the lifestyle of someone... Read More
Gender Specific Programming
When it comes to alcohol and drug dependency, the disease of addiction doesn’t discriminate. People from all across the demographic spectrum can and have succumbed to chemical dependency no matter their age, gender, race or ethnicity, sexual preferences, religious affinities, socioeconomic background, heritage, and so... Read More
12 Step Program
When an individual begins abusing alcohol or drugs, his or her intent is not to become an addict. Despite knowing the risk of addiction, individuals tend to believe that they will be the exception to the rule and retain control of their substance abuse. Many... Read More
Dual Diagnosis
As one of the few IOPs in South Florida or that adheres to a particular standard of clinical excellence, Guardian IOP offers a highly specialized level of age- and gender-specific programming that also treats dual diagnosis, or co-occurring disorders, so long as substance use disorder... Read More
Professionals Program
Guardian IOP understands the unique demands working professionals face when seeking treatment for substance abuse, from strict licensing requirements to reputation concerns. Guardian IOP offers the only older adult IOP track designed specifically for working professionals in the greater Palm Beach County area. Working professionals... Read More
Family Therapy
When an individual develops an addiction to alcohol or drugs, they begin to experience a number of effects as a result of the harmful, progressive disease. These range from physiological — changes in weight and complexion, poor hygiene and eating habits, and so on —... Read More
