Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the opportunity to sustain certain obligations and elements of their lifestyle while taking part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the degree of treatment provided in an inpatient or residential treatment program that is a lot more intensive. Outpatient treatment could be ideal for somebody who has a brief history of substance abuse for instance, but will almost certainly not be sufficient for a person whose treatment needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals involved in drug abuse often require a considerable environmental change, because many of the things which trigger their drug and alcohol use are purely environmental. As an example, if someone has been physically or emotionally mistreated and this is prompting their drug abuse, there is no way for any treatment endeavours to succeed whenever they return to such conditions every day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and one-on-one therapy, along with 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 30 days or longer in some cases.