Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the opportunity to maintain specific responsibilities and aspects of their life-style while getting involved in drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehabilitation, and should not be mistaken for the level of rehabilitation provided in an inpatient or residential treatment setting that is a lot more extensive. Outpatient treatment may be well suited for somebody who has a brief history of drug or alcohol use as an example, but will almost certainly not be adequate for someone whose rehabilitation needs exceed what outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals dealing with drug abuse often need a considerable environmental change, because many of the things that trigger their drug and alcohol use are strictly environmental. As an example, if someone is being physically or psychologically mistreated and this is prompting their drug abuse, there is no way for any rehab endeavours to achieve success whenever they return to such circumstances on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can benefit from group and individual therapy, as well as family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most centers will provide services 5 to 7 days per week on either a part-time or full-time schedule for thirty days or longer in some cases.