Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the ability to maintain specific obligations and aspects of their life-style while taking part in alcohol and drug rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the degree of rehabilitation provided in an inpatient or residential treatment program which can be a lot more intensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be well suited for a person who has a short history of drug abuse for instance, but will almost certainly not be sufficient for someone whose rehabilitation needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is able to offer. Individuals dealing with drug and alcohol use often require a considerable change of environment, because most of the things that trigger their drug abuse are purely environmental. For instance, if someone has been physically or emotionally abused and this is triggering their drug or alcohol use, it's impossible for any rehabilitation efforts to have success should they return to such conditions every day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and individual therapy, as well as family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities offer services five to seven days a week on either a part-time or full-time basis for 1 month or longer in some cases.