Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the opportunity to maintain certain obligations and aspects of their lifestyle while taking part in drug rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehab, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of treatment provided within an inpatient or residential treatment program that is much more extensive. Outpatient treatment could be suitable for anyone who has a brief history of drug or alcohol use as an example, but will most surely not be sufficient for a person whose rehab needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals dealing with drug abuse often need a considerable change of environment, because many of the things which prompt their drug abuse are purely environmental. By way of example, if a person has been physically or emotionally abused and this is triggering their drug abuse, there is no way for any rehabilitation efforts to have success should they return to such circumstances on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can take advantage of group and individual therapy, as well as family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most centers will provide services five to seven days per week on either a part-time or full-time basis for thirty days or longer in some cases.