Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the ability to maintain specific responsibilities and aspects of their life-style while getting involved in drug rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehab, and shouldn't be mistaken for the degree of rehabilitation offered in an inpatient or residential treatment program that's a lot more intensive. Outpatient treatment could be suited to anyone who has a short history of drug abuse for example, but will most surely not be sufficient for someone whose rehab needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is able to offer. Individuals involved in drug and alcohol use often require a considerable change of environment, because many of the things which trigger their drug abuse are strictly environmental. By way of example, if a person is being physically or emotionally mistreated and this is triggering their drug abuse, it's impossible for any treatment efforts to achieve success whenever they return 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 each week on either a part time or full-time schedule for 1 month or longer in some cases.