Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the ability to sustain certain responsibilities and aspects of their way of life while taking part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehabilitation, and should not be mistaken for the level of treatment offered within an inpatient or residential rehab setting that's a lot more extensive. Outpatient treatment could be well suited for a person who has a brief history of drug abuse for example, but will most definitely not be adequate for somebody whose rehabilitation needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals involved in drug abuse often need a considerable change of environment, because most of the things that prompt their drug abuse are strictly environmental. For instance, if someone else has been physically or emotionally mistreated and this is triggering their drug or alcohol use, there is no way for any treatment endeavours to succeed should they return to such circumstances each day. In outpatient treatment, clients can engage in group and one-on-one therapy, in addition to family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most programs offer services 6 or 7 days a week on either a part time or full-time schedule for 30 days or longer in some instances.