Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the ability to sustain specific obligations and aspects of their lifestyle while getting involved in drug and alcohol rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of rehabilitation offered within an inpatient or residential rehab program that's a lot more extensive. Outpatient treatment could be well suited for someone who has a brief history of drug or alcohol use for example, but will most surely not be adequate for somebody whose rehab needs go beyond what outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals involved in drug abuse often need a considerable environmental change, because most of the things that prompt their drug abuse are purely environmental. As an example, when someone has been physically or emotionally abused and this is prompting their drug or alcohol use, it's impossible for any rehabilitation endeavours to achieve success if they return to such conditions each day. In outpatient treatment, clients can take advantage of 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 30 days or longer in some cases.