Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the opportunity to sustain certain obligations and elements of their way of life while taking part in alcohol and drug rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehab, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of rehabilitation provided within an inpatient or residential rehab setting which is significantly more intensive. Outpatient treatment might be well suited for somebody who has a short history of substance abuse for instance, but will most surely not be adequate for somebody whose treatment needs go beyond what outpatient treatment is able to offer. Individuals involved in substance abuse often need a considerable environmental change, because most of the things which prompt their drug abuse are strictly environmental. By way of example, if someone is being physically or emotionally mistreated and this is triggering their drug or alcohol use, it's impossible for any treatment endeavours to achieve success should they go back to such circumstances on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can take advantage of group and one-on-one counseling, as well as family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities will provide services 5 to 7 days a week on either a part time or full-time schedule for 1 month or longer in some instances.