Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the ability to sustain certain responsibilities and elements of their life-style while getting involved in alcohol and drug rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of rehab, and should not be mistaken for the level of rehabilitation offered within an inpatient or residential rehab setting which is significantly more intensive. Outpatient treatment may be ideal for anyone who has a brief history of drug abuse for instance, but will most definitely not be adequate for somebody whose rehabilitation needs exceed what outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals dealing with substance abuse often require a considerable environmental change, because many of the things that prompt their drug abuse are purely environmental. By way of example, if someone else has been physically or psychologically mistreated and this is prompting their substance abuse, there is no way for any treatment efforts to achieve success if they return to such circumstances on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and one-on-one therapy, as well as family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most centers offer services five to seven days each week on either a part time or full-time schedule for four weeks or longer in some instances.