Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the chance to sustain certain obligations and aspects of their life-style while taking part in drug and alcohol treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of treatment, and should not be mistaken for the degree of rehabilitation provided in an inpatient or residential rehab setting that's a lot more extensive. Outpatient treatment might be suited to a person who has a short history of drug or alcohol use for instance, but will almost certainly not be sufficient for a person whose treatment needs go beyond what outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals involved in drug abuse often require a considerable environmental change, because most of the things that trigger their drug and alcohol use are strictly environmental. By way of example, if someone has been physically or emotionally mistreated and this is triggering their drug abuse, it's impossible for any rehabilitation endeavours to succeed if they go back to such situations on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can benefit from group and one-on-one therapy, in addition to family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most programs offer services five to seven days each week on either a part time or full time basis for 1 month or longer in some instances.