Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the ability to sustain specific responsibilities and aspects of their way of life while taking part in alcohol and drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the amount of treatment offered within an inpatient or residential rehabilitation setting that is a lot more intensive. Outpatient treatment could be suited to somebody who has a brief history of substance abuse as an example, but will almost certainly not be sufficient for a person whose rehab needs go beyond what outpatient treatment is able to offer. Individuals involved in substance abuse often need a considerable environmental change, because many of the things that trigger their drug abuse are purely environmental. As an example, if someone is being physically or psychologically mistreated and this is triggering their substance abuse, there is no way for any rehab efforts to succeed should they go back to such circumstances on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can benefit from group and individual counseling, in addition to family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities will provide services five to seven days a week on either a part-time or full time schedule for 30 days or longer in some cases.