Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the opportunity to maintain specific responsibilities and elements of their way of life while getting involved in drug rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of treatment, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of treatment provided within an inpatient or residential treatment setting that is significantly more extensive. Outpatient treatment might be well suited for somebody who has a brief history of substance abuse for instance, but will almost certainly not be adequate for somebody whose rehabilitation needs go beyond what outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals involved in substance abuse often need a considerable change of environment, because many of the things which trigger their drug abuse are strictly environmental. By way of example, if someone else has been physically or emotionally abused and this is triggering their drug abuse, it's impossible for any treatment endeavours to succeed should they return to such conditions on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and individual therapy, 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 four weeks or longer in some cases.