Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the opportunity to maintain certain obligations and aspects of their way of life while taking part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of treatment, and shouldn't be mistaken for the amount of rehabilitation offered within an inpatient or residential rehab setting that's significantly more intensive. Outpatient treatment could be ideal for a person who has a brief history of drug abuse as an example, but will almost certainly not be adequate for somebody whose rehabilitation needs exceed what outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals dealing with substance abuse often need a considerable change of environment, because many of the things that prompt their drug and alcohol use are purely environmental. By way of example, if someone is being physically or psychologically abused and this is triggering their substance abuse, it's impossible for any rehabilitation efforts to have success whenever they return to such conditions on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and one-on-one therapy, along with family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most programs offer services 5 to 7 days a week on either a part-time or full-time schedule for 30 days or longer in some instances.