Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the ability to sustain specific obligations and aspects of their life-style while getting involved in alcohol and drug rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the degree of rehabilitation provided in an inpatient or residential rehab setting which is a lot more intensive. Outpatient treatment might be suited to anyone who has a short history of substance abuse for instance, but will almost certainly not be adequate for someone whose treatment needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals involved in drug abuse often need an extreme change of environment, because many of the things that prompt their drug abuse are purely environmental. By way of example, if a person is being physically or psychologically abused and this is prompting their substance abuse, it's impossible for any treatment endeavours to achieve success if they go back to such circumstances on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and individual therapy, in addition to family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities will provide services five to seven days per week on either a part time or full time basis for 1 month or longer in some cases.