Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the opportunity to maintain certain obligations and elements of their life-style while getting involved in alcohol and drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of treatment, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of rehabilitation provided within an inpatient or residential rehab setting which can be a lot more intensive. Outpatient treatment could be suited to someone who has a brief history of drug abuse as an example, but will almost certainly not be adequate for someone whose rehab needs exceed what outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals involved in drug abuse often need a considerable change of environment, because many of the things that trigger their drug abuse are strictly environmental. For instance, if someone else has been physically or psychologically abused and this is prompting their drug abuse, it's impossible for any rehabilitation efforts to succeed should they return to such situations each day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and individual therapy, as well as family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities offer services 5 to 7 days each week on either a part-time or full time schedule for thirty days or longer in some cases.