Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the ability to sustain specific obligations and aspects of their life-style while getting involved in drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of treatment offered within an inpatient or residential rehab setting that's much more intensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be suited to somebody who has a brief history of drug abuse for instance, but will almost certainly not be sufficient for someone whose rehabilitation needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals involved in drug and alcohol use often require a considerable change of environment, because most of the things which prompt their drug and alcohol use are strictly environmental. As an example, when someone is being physically or emotionally abused and this is prompting their substance abuse, it's impossible for any rehab endeavours to have success whenever they go back to such situations on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can engage in group and one-on-one therapy, along with family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most programs offer services 6 or 7 days a week on either a part-time or full time basis for four weeks or longer in some cases.