Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the opportunity to sustain specific responsibilities and aspects of their lifestyle while taking part in drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of rehab, and shouldn't be mistaken for the amount of treatment offered within an inpatient or residential rehabilitation program which is significantly more extensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be well suited for anyone who has a short history of substance abuse for example, but will most surely not be sufficient for somebody whose treatment needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is able to offer. Individuals dealing with drug abuse often require an extreme change of environment, because most of the things which prompt their drug and alcohol use are strictly environmental. For instance, if someone has been physically or emotionally abused and this is prompting their drug abuse, it's impossible for any rehabilitation efforts to achieve success if they go back to such circumstances on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and one-on-one therapy, in addition to family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most centers will provide services 6 or 7 days a week on either a part-time or full time basis for 30 days or longer in some cases.