Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the chance to sustain certain obligations and aspects of their lifestyle while getting involved in drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of rehab, and should not be mistaken for the degree of rehabilitation provided in an inpatient or residential rehab program which can be much more intensive. Outpatient treatment might be ideal for a person who has a short history of substance abuse as an example, but will most definitely not be sufficient for an individual whose rehabilitation needs go beyond what outpatient treatment is able to offer. Individuals dealing with substance abuse often require a considerable change of environment, because most of the things that trigger their substance abuse are strictly environmental. For instance, if someone is being physically or emotionally mistreated and this is prompting their drug abuse, it's impossible for any rehab endeavours to have success if they go back to such situations on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can take advantage of group and one-on-one therapy, along with family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most programs offer services 5 to 7 days each week on either a part time or full time basis for 1 month or longer in some cases.