Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the chance to maintain specific responsibilities and aspects of their lifestyle while getting involved in drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of treatment, and shouldn't be mistaken for the amount of rehab provided within an inpatient or residential treatment program that is a lot more extensive. Outpatient treatment might be ideal for somebody who has a brief history of substance abuse for instance, but will certainly not be sufficient for an individual whose rehabilitation needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals dealing with drug and alcohol use often need a considerable environmental change, because many of the things which prompt their drug abuse are strictly environmental. For instance, if a person is being physically or emotionally mistreated and this is prompting their drug abuse, there is no way for any rehabilitation endeavours to succeed should they go back to such conditions on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can benefit from group and individual counseling, in addition to family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities will provide services 6 or 7 days each week on either a part-time or full-time basis for 30 days or longer in some instances.