Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the chance to maintain specific obligations and aspects of their lifestyle while taking part in alcohol and drug rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehab, and shouldn't be mistaken for the degree of rehabilitation provided in an inpatient or residential treatment setting that is much more extensive. Outpatient treatment may be ideal for someone who has a short history of drug abuse as an example, but will most surely not be sufficient for an individual whose rehab needs go beyond what outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals involved in substance abuse often require an extreme environmental change, because many of the things which trigger their drug abuse are strictly environmental. For instance, if someone has been physically or emotionally mistreated and this is prompting their drug or alcohol use, it's impossible for any rehabilitation efforts to have success if they return to such circumstances each day. In outpatient treatment, clients can take advantage of group and individual therapy, as well as family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most centers will provide services five to seven days each week on either a part time or full time basis for thirty days or longer in some cases.