Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the ability to maintain specific obligations and aspects of their way of life while getting involved in alcohol and drug rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of treatment, and shouldn't be mistaken for the amount of rehabilitation provided within an inpatient or residential rehabilitation setting that's significantly more intensive. Outpatient treatment could be suited to someone who has a brief history of drug or alcohol use as an example, but will almost certainly not be sufficient for somebody whose rehab needs go beyond what outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals dealing with drug abuse often require a considerable change of environment, because many of the things that prompt their substance abuse are strictly environmental. For instance, when someone is being physically or psychologically mistreated and this is prompting their substance abuse, it's impossible for any treatment endeavours to succeed should they go back to such conditions on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can take advantage of group and individual counseling, along with family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most programs offer services five to seven days a week on either a part-time or full-time basis for four weeks or longer in some cases.