Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the opportunity to sustain specific responsibilities and aspects of their lifestyle while taking part in drug and alcohol rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of treatment, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of treatment offered within an inpatient or residential treatment program which is significantly more intensive. Outpatient treatment may be ideal for someone who has a short history of drug or alcohol use for instance, but will most definitely not be adequate for someone whose rehab needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is able to offer. Individuals dealing with drug abuse often need an extreme environmental change, because most of the things which prompt their substance abuse are strictly environmental. For example, when someone is being physically or psychologically abused and this is triggering their drug or alcohol use, it's impossible for any rehab endeavours to achieve success should they return to such conditions every day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can benefit from group and one-on-one therapy, as well as family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most programs will provide services five to seven days per week on either a part-time or full time basis for 30 days or longer in some instances.