Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the opportunity to sustain specific responsibilities and elements of their lifestyle while taking part in alcohol and drug rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of treatment, and should not be mistaken for the level of rehab offered within an inpatient or residential treatment setting that is a lot more extensive. Outpatient treatment could be suited to a person who has a brief history of drug abuse for example, but will certainly not be sufficient for a person whose rehab needs exceed what outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals dealing with substance abuse often need an extreme change of environment, because most of the things that trigger their substance abuse are strictly environmental. For instance, if someone else is being physically or emotionally abused and this is triggering their drug abuse, there is no way for any rehab efforts to achieve success whenever they return to such conditions on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can benefit from group and individual therapy, along with family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities will provide services 5 to 7 days a week on either a part-time or full time schedule for 30 days or longer in some cases.