Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the chance to maintain specific responsibilities and elements of their lifestyle while taking part in drug rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the degree of treatment offered within an inpatient or residential rehab setting that is a lot more intensive. Outpatient treatment could be suitable for someone who has a brief history of substance abuse for example, but will most surely not be adequate for somebody whose treatment needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals dealing with substance abuse often require a considerable change of environment, because most of the things which trigger their drug abuse are strictly environmental. As an example, if a person is being physically or psychologically mistreated and this is prompting their drug or alcohol use, it's impossible for any treatment endeavours to have success should they return to such situations each day. In outpatient treatment, clients can take advantage of group and individual counseling, in addition to family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities offer services 5 to 7 days each week on either a part time or full time schedule for thirty days or longer in some instances.