Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the chance to sustain certain responsibilities and aspects of their way of life while getting involved in drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of rehabilitation offered in an inpatient or residential treatment setting that's significantly more intensive. Outpatient treatment might be ideal for anyone who has a brief history of drug abuse for instance, but will almost certainly not be sufficient for a person whose rehab needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals dealing with drug and alcohol use often need a considerable change of environment, because many of the things which trigger their drug and alcohol use are purely environmental. By way of example, if a person is being physically or emotionally mistreated and this is triggering their drug abuse, it's impossible for any treatment efforts to succeed should they return to such circumstances on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and one-on-one therapy, along with family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most programs offer services six or seven days per week on either a part-time or full time basis for thirty days or longer in some cases.