Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the chance to sustain certain obligations and aspects of their lifestyle while getting involved in alcohol and drug rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of rehabilitation provided within an inpatient or residential rehabilitation setting that is much more intensive. Outpatient treatment might be ideal for someone who has a short history of drug abuse as an example, but will most definitely not be adequate for somebody whose treatment needs exceed what outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals dealing with drug and alcohol use often require a considerable change of environment, because many of the things which prompt their drug abuse are strictly environmental. As an example, if someone else has been physically or emotionally abused and this is triggering their substance abuse, it's impossible for any treatment endeavours to achieve success whenever they go back to such conditions on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can benefit from group and one-on-one therapy, in addition to family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most programs offer services 6 or 7 days per week on either a part-time or full-time schedule for 30 days or longer in some cases.