Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the opportunity to maintain certain responsibilities and elements of their life-style while taking part in alcohol and drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of rehabilitation offered within an inpatient or residential treatment program that's much more intensive. Outpatient treatment might be suited to someone who has a brief history of substance abuse for instance, but will most definitely not be adequate for somebody whose rehab needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals dealing with drug abuse often require an extreme change of environment, because many 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 prompting their substance abuse, there is no way for any rehab endeavours to have success whenever they go back to such conditions every day. In outpatient treatment, clients can take advantage of group and individual counseling, along with family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most programs offer services 5 to 7 days a week on either a part time or full time basis for four weeks or longer in some cases.