Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the chance to maintain specific obligations and elements of their way of life while getting involved in alcohol and drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of rehab, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of treatment offered in an inpatient or residential rehabilitation program which is much more extensive. Outpatient treatment could be ideal for somebody who has a short history of substance abuse as an example, but will most definitely not be adequate for someone whose treatment needs exceed what outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals dealing with drug and alcohol use often need a considerable environmental change, because most of the things which trigger their drug and alcohol use are strictly environmental. For example, if someone else is being physically or psychologically abused and this is prompting their drug or alcohol use, there is no way for any rehab endeavours to achieve success whenever they return to such situations on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can benefit from group and individual therapy, in addition to family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most programs offer services 5 to 7 days each week on either a part time or full time schedule for 30 days or longer in some cases.