Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the opportunity to maintain certain obligations and aspects of their lifestyle while getting involved in alcohol and drug rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of treatment, and shouldn't be mistaken for the amount of treatment offered in an inpatient or residential treatment program that is a lot more intensive. Outpatient treatment may be suitable for anyone who has a short history of drug or alcohol use for example, but will almost certainly not be adequate for a person whose treatment needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals involved in substance abuse often require a considerable change of environment, because many of the things which trigger their drug abuse are strictly environmental. For example, if a person has been physically or psychologically mistreated and this is prompting their drug or alcohol use, it's impossible for any rehabilitation endeavours to achieve success should they return to such circumstances on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can engage in group and individual therapy, in addition to family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most centers will provide services 6 or 7 days each week on either a part-time or full-time schedule for 30 days or longer in some instances.