Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the opportunity to maintain specific responsibilities and aspects of their life-style while getting involved in drug rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the degree of rehab offered in an inpatient or residential rehab setting which is much more intensive. Outpatient treatment may be ideal for anyone who has a brief history of substance abuse for example, but will almost certainly not be sufficient for a person whose treatment needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals dealing with drug and alcohol use often need a considerable environmental change, because many of the things which prompt their drug abuse are purely environmental. For example, if someone else is being physically or psychologically mistreated and this is triggering their drug or alcohol use, it's impossible for any treatment endeavours to achieve success if they return to such conditions 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 facilities will provide services 6 or 7 days each week on either a part time or full-time basis for thirty days or longer in some instances.