Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the ability to sustain specific obligations and aspects of their lifestyle while getting involved in alcohol and drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of rehab, and should not be mistaken for the level of rehab provided in an inpatient or residential treatment setting that's much more extensive. Outpatient treatment may be ideal for someone who has a short history of drug abuse as an example, but will most definitely not be adequate for someone whose rehab needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals involved in drug and alcohol use often need an extreme change of environment, because many of the things which trigger their substance abuse are strictly environmental. For instance, if someone has been physically or psychologically mistreated and this is prompting their drug or alcohol use, there is no way for any rehabilitation endeavours to succeed should they go back to such conditions every day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can take advantage of group and one-on-one therapy, as well as family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most centers will provide services 6 or 7 days a week on either a part time or full-time basis for four weeks or longer in some instances.