Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the opportunity to sustain specific responsibilities and aspects of their lifestyle while taking part in drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the amount of treatment offered within an inpatient or residential rehab setting which can be much more extensive. Outpatient treatment could be ideal for somebody who has a short history of substance abuse for example, but will almost certainly not be adequate for a person whose rehabilitation needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals dealing with drug abuse often require an extreme change of environment, because many of the things that trigger their substance abuse are purely environmental. As an example, when someone has been physically or emotionally mistreated and this is triggering their substance abuse, it's impossible for any treatment endeavours to have success should they go back to such circumstances on a daily basis. 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 six or seven days each week on either a part-time or full time basis for thirty days or longer in some instances.