Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the chance to maintain certain responsibilities and aspects of their lifestyle while getting involved in alcohol and drug rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of rehab, and shouldn't be mistaken for the amount of treatment provided in an inpatient or residential treatment setting that's a lot more intensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be well suited for a person who has a brief history of drug abuse for example, but will most definitely not be sufficient for an individual whose rehab needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. 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 purely environmental. As an example, if a person is being physically or emotionally mistreated and this is triggering their substance abuse, it's impossible for any rehabilitation efforts to have success whenever they return to such situations every day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can benefit from group and individual counseling, along with family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities offer services six or seven days per week on either a part-time or full time basis for 1 month or longer in some instances.