Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the opportunity to sustain specific responsibilities and aspects of their lifestyle while taking part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of rehabilitation, and should not be mistaken for the amount of rehab offered within an inpatient or residential rehab program that's significantly more extensive. Outpatient treatment may be well suited for someone who has a short history of drug or alcohol use for instance, but will certainly not be sufficient for someone whose treatment needs exceed what outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals dealing with drug and alcohol use often need an extreme change of environment, because most of the things that prompt their drug abuse are strictly environmental. As an example, if someone else is being physically or emotionally mistreated and this is triggering their substance abuse, it's impossible for any rehabilitation efforts to have success should they return to such situations every day. In outpatient treatment, clients can take advantage of group and one-on-one therapy, along with family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities offer services 6 or 7 days each week on either a part time or full time basis for four weeks or longer in some cases.