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 rehabilitation, and should not be mistaken for the level of rehab offered within an inpatient or residential treatment program which can be much more extensive. Outpatient treatment could be ideal for somebody who has a short history of substance abuse as an example, but will almost certainly not be sufficient for somebody whose treatment needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals involved in drug abuse often need a considerable change of environment, because many of the things that prompt their substance abuse are strictly environmental. By way of example, if someone has been physically or psychologically mistreated and this is prompting their drug abuse, it's impossible for any rehab endeavours to succeed should they return to such situations on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and one-on-one therapy, in addition to family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most programs offer services 5 to 7 days per week on either a part time or full time schedule for four weeks or longer in some cases.