Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the ability to sustain specific responsibilities and elements of their lifestyle while getting involved in drug and alcohol treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of treatment, and shouldn't be mistaken for the degree of treatment provided within an inpatient or residential rehabilitation setting that is much more intensive. Outpatient treatment might be suitable for a person who has a short history of drug abuse as an example, but will most surely not be adequate for an individual whose treatment needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is able to offer. Individuals dealing with drug and alcohol use often need an extreme change of environment, because most of the things which prompt their drug abuse are purely environmental. As an example, if someone else is being physically or psychologically mistreated and this is triggering their drug or alcohol use, it's impossible for any treatment endeavours to have success if they return to such circumstances each day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and one-on-one therapy, along with family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities will provide services six or seven days each week on either a part time or full-time basis for four weeks or longer in some instances.