Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the opportunity to sustain specific responsibilities and aspects of their way of life 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 rehab provided in an inpatient or residential rehabilitation program which can be much more intensive. Outpatient treatment could be suited to a person who has a brief history of drug or alcohol use for instance, but will almost certainly not be sufficient for somebody whose rehabilitation needs go beyond what outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals dealing with drug abuse often require a considerable environmental change, because many of the things which trigger their drug and alcohol use are purely environmental. By way of example, if someone else has been physically or psychologically mistreated and this is prompting their drug or alcohol use, there is no way for any rehabilitation endeavours to achieve success if they go back to such situations every day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can take advantage of group and one-on-one therapy, along with family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most centers will provide services five to seven days a week on either a part time or full time basis for thirty days or longer in some instances.