Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the ability to maintain specific responsibilities and aspects of their lifestyle while taking part in drug and alcohol treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of rehab, and should not be mistaken for the degree of rehabilitation offered within an inpatient or residential rehab setting that is a lot more extensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be ideal for somebody who has a short history of drug abuse as an example, but will most surely not be adequate for a person whose rehabilitation needs go beyond what outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals involved in drug abuse often require an extreme environmental change, because many of the things that prompt their substance abuse are purely environmental. For instance, if someone else has been physically or psychologically mistreated and this is triggering their drug abuse, it's impossible for any rehabilitation endeavours to achieve success if they return to such situations on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can engage in group and individual therapy, along with family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most centers offer services 5 to 7 days per week on either a part-time or full time basis for 30 days or longer in some cases.