Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the chance to maintain specific responsibilities and elements of their way of life while taking part in drug and alcohol treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of treatment, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of rehabilitation offered within an inpatient or residential rehab setting that's a lot more extensive. Outpatient treatment might be well suited for somebody who has a brief history of drug or alcohol use for example, but will most surely not be adequate for somebody whose treatment needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals dealing with drug abuse often need a considerable environmental change, because many of the things which prompt their substance abuse are strictly environmental. As an example, if someone has been physically or emotionally mistreated and this is prompting their drug abuse, there is no way for any treatment endeavours to succeed should they go back to such circumstances on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can benefit from group and individual therapy, as well as family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most programs will provide services six or seven days each week on either a part time or full time basis for 30 days or longer in some cases.