Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the ability to sustain specific responsibilities and elements of their life-style while getting involved in drug rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of treatment, and should not be mistaken for the amount of rehab offered in an inpatient or residential rehabilitation program that's much more extensive. Outpatient treatment could be suitable for anyone who has a short history of drug abuse for instance, but will almost certainly not be adequate for someone whose treatment needs go beyond what outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals dealing with drug abuse often need a considerable change of environment, because most of the things that prompt their drug and alcohol use are strictly environmental. For instance, if a person is being physically or psychologically mistreated and this is triggering their substance abuse, it's impossible for any treatment endeavours to succeed whenever they return to such situations each day. In outpatient treatment, clients can take advantage of group and one-on-one counseling, as well as family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most programs will provide services five to seven days per week on either a part-time or full time basis for 30 days or longer in some instances.