Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the chance to maintain specific responsibilities and aspects of their lifestyle while taking part in drug and alcohol treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of treatment, and should not be mistaken for the amount of rehab offered within an inpatient or residential rehabilitation setting which can be much more intensive. Outpatient treatment may be ideal for somebody who has a short history of substance abuse for example, but will most definitely not be sufficient for someone whose treatment needs go beyond what outpatient treatment is able to offer. Individuals dealing with drug and alcohol use often require a considerable change of environment, because most of the things which trigger their drug and alcohol use are purely environmental. As an example, if someone is being physically or emotionally abused and this is prompting their drug or alcohol use, it's impossible for any rehab efforts to have success whenever they return to such conditions on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can benefit from group and one-on-one therapy, along with family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most centers offer services six or seven days per week on either a part-time or full time basis for thirty days or longer in some cases.