Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the opportunity to sustain specific responsibilities and elements of their lifestyle while taking part in drug and alcohol rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of treatment, and shouldn't be mistaken for the degree of rehab offered in an inpatient or residential treatment program that is much more extensive. Outpatient treatment may be well suited for someone who has a brief history of drug or alcohol use for example, but will certainly not be sufficient for somebody whose treatment needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals involved in drug and alcohol use often require a considerable change of environment, because many of the things which prompt their substance abuse are strictly environmental. For example, if someone has been physically or emotionally abused and this is prompting their substance abuse, it's impossible for any rehabilitation endeavours to achieve success whenever they return to such circumstances each day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can benefit from group and one-on-one therapy, in addition to family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most programs offer services 5 to 7 days each week on either a part-time or full time basis for thirty days or longer in some cases.