Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the chance to maintain specific responsibilities and aspects of their way of life while taking part in drug rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of rehabilitation provided in an inpatient or residential rehabilitation setting which is significantly more extensive. Outpatient treatment might be ideal for somebody who has a short history of substance abuse for example, but will most surely not be sufficient for somebody whose rehabilitation needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals dealing with drug and alcohol use often need a considerable change of environment, because most of the things that prompt their drug and alcohol use are strictly environmental. For instance, if someone has been physically or psychologically mistreated and this is triggering their drug or alcohol use, it's impossible for any treatment endeavours to achieve success should they return to such conditions every day. In outpatient treatment, clients can benefit from group and individual counseling, as well as family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most programs will provide services six or seven days per week on either a part time or full-time schedule for 1 month or longer in some instances.