Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the ability to sustain certain responsibilities and aspects of their life-style while getting involved in drug and alcohol treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the amount of rehabilitation provided in an inpatient or residential rehab program that's much more extensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be suitable for somebody who has a brief history of drug or alcohol use as an example, but will certainly not be adequate for a person whose rehab needs exceed what outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals involved in drug abuse often require a considerable change of environment, because most of the things that trigger their substance abuse are purely environmental. As an example, if a person has been physically or emotionally abused and this is triggering their substance abuse, there is no way for any rehabilitation endeavours to have success should they go back to such situations each day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and one-on-one therapy, along with family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities will provide services six or seven days per week on either a part time or full time basis for thirty days or longer in some instances.