{"id":111471,"date":"2026-07-30T22:43:06","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T22:43:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/laguna-treatment-center-now-offers-virtual-outpatient-services-for-those-struggling-with-addiction\/"},"modified":"2026-07-30T22:43:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T22:43:06","slug":"laguna-treatment-center-now-offers-virtual-outpatient-services-for-those-struggling-with-addiction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/laguna-treatment-center-now-offers-virtual-outpatient-services-for-those-struggling-with-addiction\/","title":{"rendered":"Laguna Treatment Center Now Offers Virtual Outpatient Services for those Struggling with Addiction"},"content":{"rendered":"
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ALISO VIEJO, Calif., July 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Laguna Treatment Center, a leading provider of addiction treatment in Southern California, has expanded its services with the addition of a\u00a0virtual intensive outpatient program (VIOP).<\/u><\/a> Since 2016, the Orange County treatment center<\/u><\/a> has provided hospital-based detoxification and inpatient rehabilitation for those struggling with addiction and co-occurring disorders. The new program allows patients to continue their recovery with Laguna after completing inpatient treatment and offers access to outpatient services for individuals across California with the flexibility of evening programming.<\/p>\n

The addition of the virtual IOP addresses the diverse needs and preferences of those in need of substance use disorder treatment. While many individuals benefit from in-person care, others face challenges related to distance, transportation, work schedules, and family responsibilities that can make accessing treatment more difficult. With more than 48 million people<\/u><\/a> in the U.S. and approximately 5 million Californians struggling with a substance use disorder, access to care is critically important.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis marks the first time Laguna Treatment Center patients will have access to an intensive outpatient level of care,\u201d said Chris Cummins, Laguna\u2019s COO and Clinical Director. \u201cOur virtual IOP not only expands community access to care but also strengthens our facility\u2019s continuum of care. We are thrilled to create a new pathway for continued treatment after completion of an inpatient program<\/u><\/a> that doesn\u2019t require patients to transfer to another facility, where they are required to get to know a whole new care team and acclimate to new programming.\u201d<\/p>\n

The virtual IOP, led by Gilbert Isaac<\/u><\/a>, Counselor and facilitator of Laguna\u2019s Alumni Program, is offered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6-9 p.m. PST. Residents of California are eligible to participate in the program and do not need to have completed an inpatient program prior to entering the IOP. The program will include:<\/p>\n