Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the ability to sustain specific responsibilities and elements of their way of life while taking part in drug rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of treatment, and shouldn't be mistaken for the amount of rehab offered within an inpatient or residential rehabilitation program which is much more intensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be suitable for someone who has a brief history of drug or alcohol use for example, but will most surely not be adequate for a person whose treatment needs go beyond what outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals involved in drug and alcohol use often require a considerable environmental change, because most of the things which prompt their drug abuse are purely environmental. As an example, if someone is being physically or psychologically mistreated and this is triggering their substance abuse, it's impossible for any rehabilitation endeavours to have success should they return to such conditions every day. In outpatient treatment, clients can benefit from group and individual counseling, along with family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities will provide services 5 to 7 days each week on either a part-time or full-time schedule for 30 days or longer in some cases.