Well, I went to inpatient first after about 50 days of sobriety because I could not handle PAWS symptoms. That was a good experience because I got stablized and meet some wonderful women. Inpatient is much like being in class ALL day long. But I enjoyed it!
I am in IOP now and it's good too! For the first hour and a half we check in and if a group member has an issue we process through that as well. The second hour and a half is usually educational. Sometimes we even do art therapy during the second half. Either way, I am glad to participate, I generally feel much better when I leave. Plus our counselor is really good and has about 40 years of sobriety.
Give it try! You might like it.