Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the chance to maintain certain responsibilities and elements of their way of life while taking part in alcohol and drug rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of treatment, and shouldn't be mistaken for the degree of treatment offered within an inpatient or residential rehab setting which is a lot more intensive. Outpatient treatment could be well suited for someone who has a short history of substance abuse for example, but will certainly not be sufficient for somebody whose treatment 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 many of the things that prompt their substance abuse are strictly environmental. For instance, if someone else is being physically or psychologically abused and this is prompting their substance abuse, there is no way for any treatment efforts to have success if they go back to such conditions on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can take advantage of group and individual therapy, as well as family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most centers will provide services five to seven days a week on either a part-time or full-time basis for thirty days or longer in some instances.