Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the chance to sustain certain responsibilities and aspects of their life-style while getting involved in alcohol and drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of treatment, and should not be mistaken for the amount of treatment offered in an inpatient or residential rehab setting that's significantly more intensive. Outpatient treatment could be ideal for somebody who has a short history of drug abuse for instance, but will certainly not be sufficient for someone whose rehab needs exceed what outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals dealing with drug abuse often need a considerable change of environment, because many of the things that prompt their substance abuse are purely environmental. As an example, if someone else has been physically or psychologically mistreated and this is prompting their drug or alcohol use, there is no way for any rehabilitation endeavours to have success should they go back to such conditions on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and individual counseling, as well as family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most programs offer services five to seven days each week on either a part time or full time basis for four weeks or longer in some cases.