Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the ability to maintain certain obligations and aspects of their way of life while taking part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of treatment, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of rehab provided in an inpatient or residential rehab setting that is a lot more intensive. Outpatient treatment might be suitable for a person who has a brief history of drug or alcohol use as an example, but will almost certainly not be adequate for somebody whose rehab needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals involved in drug abuse often require a considerable change of environment, because many of the things that trigger their substance abuse are strictly environmental. As an example, when someone has been physically or psychologically mistreated and this is prompting their drug or alcohol use, it's impossible for any treatment efforts to achieve success whenever they return to such conditions every day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and one-on-one therapy, as well as family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities offer services six or seven days a week on either a part time or full time schedule for 1 month or longer in some instances.