Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the ability to maintain certain responsibilities and aspects of their life-style while getting involved in drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of rehab, and shouldn't be mistaken for the degree of rehab provided in an inpatient or residential treatment setting which can be significantly more extensive. Outpatient treatment might be ideal for anyone who has a brief history of drug abuse for example, but will most definitely not be adequate for somebody whose rehabilitation needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals dealing with drug and alcohol use often need a considerable change of environment, because many of the things that trigger their substance abuse are strictly environmental. By way of example, if someone else is being physically or emotionally abused and this is prompting their substance abuse, there is no way for any rehabilitation efforts to achieve success whenever they go back to such situations on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and one-on-one counseling, as well as family therapy 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 30 days or longer in some instances.