Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the chance to sustain specific responsibilities and elements of their way of life while taking part in drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the amount of rehab provided in an inpatient or residential treatment program which can be much more intensive. Outpatient treatment could be suited to someone who has a short history of drug abuse as an example, but will most definitely not be adequate for an individual whose rehab needs go beyond what outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals dealing with substance abuse often need an extreme change of environment, because many of the things which trigger their drug and alcohol use are purely environmental. For instance, when someone has been physically or psychologically mistreated and this is triggering their drug or alcohol use, there is no way for any treatment endeavours to have success if they go back to such situations on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and one-on-one therapy, along with family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most centers will provide services six or seven days per week on either a part time or full-time schedule for 1 month or longer in some cases.