Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the chance to sustain certain responsibilities and aspects of their way of life while taking part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of treatment, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of rehab provided in an inpatient or residential treatment program that's a lot more extensive. Outpatient treatment may be suitable for a person who has a short history of substance abuse as an example, but will most surely not be sufficient for somebody whose rehab needs go beyond what outpatient treatment is able to offer. Individuals involved in drug abuse often need a considerable environmental change, because many of the things that prompt their substance abuse are purely environmental. For instance, when someone has been physically or psychologically abused and this is triggering their substance abuse, it's impossible for any rehab endeavours to succeed whenever they go back to such conditions on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can engage in group and individual therapy, in addition to family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most programs will provide services 5 to 7 days each week on either a part-time or full time basis for 30 days or longer in some cases.