Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the opportunity to sustain certain responsibilities and aspects of their life-style while getting involved in drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of rehabilitation provided within an inpatient or residential rehabilitation setting that is a lot more intensive. Outpatient treatment may be ideal for anyone who has a short history of substance abuse as an example, but will most surely not be adequate for somebody whose rehab needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals dealing with substance abuse often require an extreme change of environment, because many of the things that prompt their drug and alcohol use are purely environmental. For instance, if someone else is being physically or psychologically mistreated and this is triggering their substance abuse, it's impossible for any rehab efforts to achieve success whenever they return to such situations on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and individual therapy, along with family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities offer services 5 to 7 days per week on either a part time or full-time basis for 30 days or longer in some instances.