Structured Outpatient Addiction Program
Also written as: SOAP — Structured Outpatient Addiction Program
Intensive day treatment program providing comprehensive addiction services while allowing patients to live at home.
Full Definition
A Structured Outpatient Addiction Program (SOAP) is an intensive, comprehensive treatment program for substance use disorders that provides multiple therapeutic services several days per week while allowing patients to maintain residence in the community. These programs typically include individual and group counseling, family therapy, psychoeducation, relapse prevention training, and case management services. SOAPs serve as a step-down from residential treatment or as an alternative to inpatient care for individuals who require intensive intervention but can benefit from maintaining connection to family, work, or school responsibilities. Treatment duration varies but commonly ranges from 4-12 weeks with gradual reduction in frequency as patients progress.
Usage
Usage note: Acronym 'SOAP' may be confused with medical documentation term 'SOAP notes' (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan).
In Context
- "After completing residential treatment, Maria enrolled in a structured outpatient addiction program to continue intensive recovery support." — Discharge planning documentation
- "The structured outpatient addiction program requires attendance five days per week for the first month of treatment." — Program admissions criteria