Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the chance to sustain certain responsibilities and aspects of their life-style while taking part in drug and alcohol rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of treatment, and shouldn't be mistaken for the degree of treatment provided within an inpatient or residential rehabilitation setting that's a lot more intensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be suitable for somebody who has a short history of drug or alcohol use as an example, but will most definitely not be adequate for somebody whose treatment needs exceed what outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals involved in drug abuse often need a considerable environmental change, because most of the things that trigger their drug abuse are purely environmental. For instance, if someone else has been physically or psychologically mistreated and this is prompting their substance abuse, there is no way for any treatment endeavours to achieve success if they go back to such circumstances on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can benefit from group and individual therapy, as well as family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most programs will provide services six or seven days each week on either a part time or full time basis for 30 days or longer in some cases.