Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the ability to sustain specific obligations and elements of their life-style while taking part in drug rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehab, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of treatment offered within an inpatient or residential rehabilitation program which is much more extensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be suitable for somebody who has a short history of substance abuse for instance, but will almost certainly not be sufficient for an individual whose rehab needs exceed what outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals involved in drug and alcohol use often need a considerable environmental change, because most of the things which prompt their drug and alcohol use are strictly environmental. For instance, if someone else has been physically or psychologically mistreated and this is prompting their drug abuse, there is no way for any rehabilitation efforts to achieve success should they go back to such circumstances on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can engage in group and one-on-one therapy, as well as family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most centers will provide services six or seven days per week on either a part-time or full time basis for 1 month or longer in some cases.