Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the opportunity to maintain specific responsibilities and aspects of their way of life while getting involved in alcohol and drug rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehab, and should not be mistaken for the level of treatment provided in an inpatient or residential rehab program that is a lot more intensive. Outpatient treatment could be ideal for somebody who has a short history of drug or alcohol use for example, but will almost certainly not be adequate for a person whose rehabilitation needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals involved in drug and alcohol use often need a considerable environmental change, because many of the things that prompt their substance abuse are strictly environmental. By way of example, if someone is being physically or psychologically mistreated and this is triggering their substance abuse, there is no way for any rehab endeavours to succeed should they return to such situations on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can benefit from group and one-on-one therapy, as well as family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most centers will provide services five to seven days per week on either a part-time or full-time schedule for four weeks or longer in some instances.