Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the chance to maintain certain responsibilities and elements of their way of life while taking part in drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the degree of rehabilitation offered within an inpatient or residential rehab program that's a lot more intensive. Outpatient treatment may be well suited for someone who has a short history of drug or alcohol use as an example, but will most surely not be adequate for somebody whose treatment needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is able to offer. Individuals involved in drug and alcohol use often need a considerable change of environment, because many of the things that prompt their drug and alcohol use are strictly environmental. For example, if someone has been physically or psychologically abused and this is prompting their substance abuse, it's impossible for any rehab efforts to have success whenever they return to such conditions on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can engage in group and individual therapy, as well as family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most programs will provide services 5 to 7 days each week on either a part time or full-time basis for 1 month or longer in some cases.