Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the opportunity to maintain specific responsibilities and aspects of their lifestyle while taking part in alcohol and drug rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the amount of rehab provided within an inpatient or residential rehab program that is much more extensive. Outpatient treatment could be ideal for someone who has a brief history of substance abuse for instance, but will certainly not be adequate for someone whose treatment needs exceed what outpatient treatment is able to offer. Individuals dealing with substance abuse often need a considerable environmental change, because many of the things that prompt their substance abuse are strictly environmental. For example, when someone is being physically or psychologically abused and this is triggering their drug abuse, it's impossible for any rehabilitation efforts to achieve success if they return to such conditions on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can take advantage of group and individual therapy, as well as family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most centers offer services six or seven days a week on either a part time or full-time basis for thirty days or longer in some instances.