Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the ability to sustain certain responsibilities and aspects of their life-style while getting involved in drug rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of treatment provided in an inpatient or residential rehabilitation setting which is a lot more extensive. Outpatient treatment could be suited to a person who has a short history of drug or alcohol use for instance, but will most definitely not be sufficient for a person whose rehab needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals dealing with drug abuse often require a considerable environmental change, because most of the things that trigger their drug abuse are strictly environmental. By way of example, when someone is being physically or psychologically mistreated and this is prompting their drug abuse, there is no way for any rehabilitation efforts to achieve success if they return to such situations each day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can take advantage of group and individual counseling, as well as family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities offer services 6 or 7 days each week on either a part-time or full-time schedule for 1 month or longer in some cases.