Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the chance to sustain certain responsibilities and aspects of their lifestyle while taking part in alcohol and drug rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of treatment, and should not be mistaken for the level of rehabilitation provided in an inpatient or residential treatment program that's much more extensive. Outpatient treatment could be ideal for anyone who has a short history of drug abuse for instance, but will most surely not be sufficient for a person whose rehab needs go beyond what outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals involved in drug abuse often require an extreme change of environment, because many of the things which prompt their substance abuse are strictly environmental. For example, if a person has been physically or psychologically abused and this is triggering their drug or alcohol use, it's impossible for any rehab endeavours to have success whenever they go back to such situations every day. In outpatient treatment, clients can benefit from group and one-on-one therapy, in addition to family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities offer services five to seven days each week on either a part time or full-time basis for four weeks or longer in some cases.