Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the ability to sustain certain obligations and elements of their life-style while taking part in drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of treatment, and shouldn't be mistaken for the amount of rehab offered in an inpatient or residential treatment program which can be a lot more intensive. Outpatient treatment might be well suited for somebody who has a brief history of drug or alcohol use as an example, but will certainly not be sufficient for someone whose rehab needs exceed what outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals involved in drug and alcohol use often require a considerable change of environment, because many of the things which prompt their substance abuse are strictly environmental. As an example, if someone else has been physically or psychologically abused and this is prompting their drug or alcohol use, it's impossible for any rehab efforts to have success if they go back to such circumstances each day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and individual therapy, as well as family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities will provide services 6 or 7 days each week on either a part-time or full time basis for 1 month or longer in some cases.