Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the ability to sustain certain responsibilities and aspects of their life-style while getting involved in drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehabilitation, and should not be mistaken for the degree of rehab provided in an inpatient or residential rehab program that's much more extensive. Outpatient treatment could be suited to someone who has a short history of drug or alcohol use for example, but will most surely not be adequate for somebody whose rehabilitation needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals involved in substance abuse often require a considerable environmental change, because many of the things that trigger their substance abuse are strictly environmental. By way of example, if a person has been physically or emotionally abused and this is prompting their drug or alcohol use, it's impossible for any rehabilitation efforts to have success whenever they return to such situations on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can benefit from group and one-on-one therapy, along with family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most centers will provide services 5 to 7 days per week on either a part-time or full time schedule for thirty days or longer in some instances.