Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the opportunity to sustain certain responsibilities and elements of their life-style while taking part in drug rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of treatment, and should not be mistaken for the level of treatment offered within an inpatient or residential rehab program which can be a lot more extensive. Outpatient treatment could be ideal for a person who has a brief history of substance abuse as an example, but will certainly not be adequate for an individual whose rehabilitation needs exceed what outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals involved in substance abuse often require a considerable change of environment, because many of the things that trigger their drug and alcohol use are strictly environmental. For instance, if a person is being physically or psychologically mistreated and this is prompting their drug abuse, there is no way for any treatment efforts to achieve success if they return to such circumstances every day. In outpatient treatment, clients can take advantage of group and one-on-one counseling, along with family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most centers offer services five to seven days per week on either a part time or full time schedule for 30 days or longer in some cases.