Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the opportunity to sustain specific responsibilities and aspects of their life-style while taking part in drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the degree of treatment provided within an inpatient or residential treatment setting which can be a lot more extensive. Outpatient treatment may be ideal for someone who has a short history of substance abuse for instance, but will almost certainly not be sufficient for somebody whose rehab needs go beyond what outpatient treatment is able to offer. Individuals involved in drug and alcohol use often need a considerable environmental change, because most of the things which prompt their drug and alcohol use are strictly environmental. By way of example, when someone is being physically or emotionally abused and this is prompting their substance abuse, there is no way for any rehabilitation efforts to achieve success whenever they return to such conditions each day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can take advantage of group and one-on-one counseling, along with family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most programs will provide services 5 to 7 days each week on either a part-time or full time schedule for thirty days or longer in some cases.