Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the ability to sustain certain responsibilities and aspects of their way of life while taking part in drug and alcohol treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of rehab, and shouldn't be mistaken for the amount of rehabilitation offered within an inpatient or residential rehab program that is significantly more intensive. Outpatient treatment might be suitable for someone who has a short history of drug or alcohol use for instance, but will most definitely not be sufficient for someone whose rehab needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals dealing with substance abuse often need a considerable change of environment, because many of the things which prompt their substance abuse are purely environmental. By way of example, if someone else has been physically or psychologically abused and this is triggering their substance abuse, it's impossible for any rehabilitation efforts to succeed should they return to such circumstances each day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can benefit from group and individual therapy, as well as family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities offer services 5 to 7 days per week on either a part-time or full time basis for 30 days or longer in some cases.