Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the opportunity to sustain certain responsibilities and aspects of their lifestyle while getting involved in alcohol and drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of treatment, and should not be mistaken for the level of rehabilitation provided in an inpatient or residential rehabilitation program that's much more extensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be suited to somebody who has a short history of drug abuse for example, but will most definitely not be adequate for somebody whose rehabilitation needs go beyond what outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals involved in drug abuse often need a considerable environmental change, because many of the things that prompt their substance abuse are strictly environmental. For instance, if a person is being physically or psychologically mistreated and this is triggering their drug or alcohol use, it's impossible for any treatment endeavours to have success if they go back to such conditions every day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can benefit from group and one-on-one counseling, in addition to family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most programs offer services six or seven days a week on either a part time or full-time basis for 1 month or longer in some instances.