Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the ability to maintain certain responsibilities and elements of their life-style while taking part in drug and alcohol rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehab, and should not be mistaken for the level of rehab offered within an inpatient or residential rehabilitation setting which can be much more extensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be ideal for anyone who has a short history of drug abuse as an example, but will most surely not be sufficient for a person whose treatment needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals dealing with drug and alcohol use often need a considerable environmental change, because most of the things that prompt their drug and alcohol use are purely environmental. As an example, if someone is being physically or psychologically mistreated and this is prompting their substance abuse, it's impossible for any treatment endeavours to achieve success whenever they go back to such conditions on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and one-on-one therapy, in addition to family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most programs will provide services 6 or 7 days per week on either a part time or full-time schedule for 30 days or longer in some instances.