Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the ability to maintain specific responsibilities and aspects of their way of life while taking part in drug and alcohol treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of treatment, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of rehab offered within an inpatient or residential rehabilitation program that is significantly more intensive. Outpatient treatment might be ideal for anyone who has a brief history of drug abuse for instance, but will certainly not be sufficient for someone whose treatment needs exceed what outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals dealing with substance abuse often need an extreme environmental change, because most of the things which trigger their drug and alcohol use are strictly environmental. For instance, if someone has been physically or emotionally abused and this is prompting their substance abuse, it's impossible for any rehab efforts to achieve success whenever they return to such circumstances each day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and one-on-one therapy, along with family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most programs will provide services six or seven days each week on either a part time or full-time basis for 1 month or longer in some cases.