Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the chance to maintain specific obligations and aspects of their life-style while taking part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the degree of treatment provided in an inpatient or residential treatment program that is a lot more extensive. Outpatient treatment might be suited to anyone who has a short history of drug abuse for instance, but will most surely not be sufficient for a person whose rehabilitation needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals dealing with substance abuse often require a considerable environmental change, because most of the things that trigger their substance abuse are purely environmental. As an example, when someone is being physically or psychologically abused and this is triggering their drug abuse, it's impossible for any rehab endeavours to have success if they go back to such conditions every day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and one-on-one therapy, as well as family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most programs will provide services five to seven days each week on either a part time or full-time schedule for thirty days or longer in some instances.