Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the chance to sustain certain responsibilities and elements of their life-style while getting involved in drug and alcohol treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of rehab, and shouldn't be mistaken for the degree of treatment provided in an inpatient or residential rehab program which is a lot more extensive. Outpatient treatment could be ideal for a person who has a brief history of drug abuse as an example, but will most surely not be adequate for an individual whose rehab needs go beyond what outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals dealing with drug and alcohol use often require a considerable change of environment, because many of the things that prompt their substance abuse are strictly environmental. For example, if someone else is being physically or psychologically mistreated and this is prompting their drug or alcohol use, there is no way for any treatment endeavours to have success whenever they return to such circumstances every day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can benefit from group and one-on-one therapy, as well as family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most centers offer services five to seven days each week on either a part time or full-time basis for 1 month or longer in some instances.