Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the chance to maintain specific obligations and aspects of their life-style while getting involved in drug rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the degree of rehabilitation provided within an inpatient or residential rehabilitation program that's much more extensive. Outpatient treatment might be well suited for someone who has a short history of substance abuse for instance, but will almost certainly not be sufficient for someone whose treatment needs go beyond what outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals involved in substance abuse often need a considerable change of environment, because many of the things that prompt their substance abuse are purely environmental. For instance, if a person has been physically or psychologically abused and this is prompting their drug or alcohol use, it's impossible for any rehab efforts to have success if they return to such circumstances on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can benefit from group and one-on-one counseling, as well as family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most programs offer services 5 to 7 days each week on either a part-time or full time schedule for 30 days or longer in some cases.