Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the ability to sustain specific obligations and elements of their lifestyle while taking part in drug rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehab, and should not be mistaken for the level of rehabilitation offered in an inpatient or residential treatment program that's much more extensive. Outpatient treatment might be ideal for somebody who has a short history of substance abuse as an example, but will most definitely not be sufficient for somebody whose treatment needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals dealing with drug and alcohol use often need a considerable change of environment, because most of the things that prompt their drug abuse are strictly environmental. By way of example, if someone has been physically or psychologically abused and this is triggering their drug abuse, it's impossible for any rehabilitation endeavours to succeed whenever they go back to such circumstances on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can engage in group and one-on-one therapy, in addition to family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most programs will provide services six or seven days a week on either a part time or full-time basis for 30 days or longer in some instances.