Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the chance to maintain certain responsibilities and elements of their lifestyle while getting involved in drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of treatment, and shouldn't be mistaken for the degree of rehab provided within an inpatient or residential rehabilitation program which can be significantly more intensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be suited to anyone who has a short history of drug abuse for example, but will most surely not be adequate for someone whose rehabilitation needs exceed what outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals involved in drug and alcohol use often need an extreme environmental change, because many of the things which trigger their substance abuse are purely environmental. For instance, if someone is being physically or emotionally abused and this is prompting their drug abuse, there is no way for any rehabilitation endeavours to have success whenever they go back to such situations each day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and one-on-one counseling, as well as family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most centers will provide services five to seven days a week on either a part-time or full time basis for 30 days or longer in some cases.