Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the ability to maintain certain obligations and aspects of their lifestyle while getting involved in drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of treatment, and should not be mistaken for the level of rehab provided within an inpatient or residential rehab program that's a lot more extensive. Outpatient treatment could be suitable for someone who has a brief history of drug abuse for example, but will certainly not be sufficient for a person whose rehab needs go beyond what outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals dealing with drug and alcohol use often require an extreme change of environment, because many of the things that trigger their drug and alcohol use are purely environmental. For instance, if someone else is being physically or psychologically abused and this is prompting their substance abuse, it's impossible for any rehab endeavours to succeed if they return to such situations every day. In outpatient treatment, clients can take advantage of group and one-on-one therapy, in addition to family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most programs offer services 5 to 7 days per week on either a part time or full time basis for four weeks or longer in some cases.