Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the ability to maintain specific responsibilities and elements of their lifestyle while getting involved in drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the degree of rehabilitation offered within an inpatient or residential rehab setting which is significantly more extensive. Outpatient treatment could be suited to a person who has a short history of drug abuse for example, but will certainly not be adequate for someone whose rehab needs exceed what outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals involved in drug abuse often require a considerable environmental change, because most of the things which prompt their drug and alcohol use are strictly environmental. For example, if someone has been physically or emotionally mistreated and this is prompting their drug or alcohol use, it's impossible for any rehab endeavours to achieve success whenever they return to such circumstances on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can benefit from group and one-on-one counseling, in addition to family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities offer services 6 or 7 days a week on either a part time or full-time schedule for 1 month or longer in some cases.