Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the ability to sustain certain obligations and aspects of their way of life while taking part in drug and alcohol rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of treatment, and shouldn't be mistaken for the degree of treatment offered in an inpatient or residential rehab program that is much more extensive. Outpatient treatment could be ideal for somebody who has a short history of drug abuse as an example, but will most surely not be sufficient for someone whose treatment needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals dealing with drug and alcohol use often need a considerable change of environment, because most of the things that trigger their substance abuse are strictly environmental. By way of example, if someone is being physically or emotionally abused and this is prompting their drug abuse, it's impossible for any treatment efforts to succeed whenever they return to such circumstances on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and individual therapy, along with family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most programs offer services five to seven days each week on either a part-time or full-time schedule for thirty days or longer in some cases.