Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the chance to maintain specific obligations and elements of their way of life while taking part in drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of treatment, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of rehab offered within an inpatient or residential rehabilitation program that's significantly more intensive. Outpatient treatment might be suited to someone who has a short history of drug abuse for example, but will most surely not be sufficient for someone whose rehabilitation needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals involved in drug and alcohol use often need a considerable environmental change, because many of the things that trigger their drug abuse are strictly environmental. By way of example, when someone has been physically or psychologically mistreated and this is prompting their substance abuse, it's impossible for any treatment efforts to succeed if they return to such circumstances each day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can benefit from group and one-on-one therapy, in addition to family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most centers will provide services 5 to 7 days each week on either a part-time or full time basis for thirty days or longer in some instances.