Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the opportunity to sustain certain obligations and aspects of their way of life while taking part in alcohol and drug rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of treatment, and shouldn't be mistaken for the degree of rehab offered within an inpatient or residential rehabilitation program that is a lot more extensive. Outpatient treatment may be well suited for someone who has a short history of drug abuse as an example, but will most definitely not be sufficient for someone whose rehabilitation needs go beyond what outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals dealing with drug and alcohol use often require a considerable change of environment, because many of the things that prompt their substance abuse are strictly environmental. For example, if someone is being physically or psychologically abused and this is triggering their drug abuse, there is no way for any rehabilitation endeavours to achieve success should they go back to such situations on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can benefit from group and individual counseling, along with family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most centers will provide services 5 to 7 days per week on either a part time or full time basis for four weeks or longer in some instances.