Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the ability to sustain specific obligations and elements of their life-style while taking part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of treatment, and shouldn't be mistaken for the degree of rehabilitation offered in an inpatient or residential treatment program which can be much more intensive. Outpatient treatment may be well suited for someone who has a short history of drug or alcohol use for example, but will certainly not be sufficient for someone whose rehab needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is able to offer. Individuals dealing with drug abuse often require a considerable environmental change, because many of the things which prompt their drug and alcohol use are strictly environmental. As an example, if someone else has been physically or emotionally mistreated and this is prompting their drug or alcohol use, it's impossible for any treatment endeavours to have success whenever they return to such situations each day. In outpatient treatment, clients can engage in group and individual therapy, in addition to family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most centers offer services five to seven days a week on either a part-time or full time basis for four weeks or longer in some cases.