Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the ability to sustain certain obligations and elements of their way of life while taking part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehab, and shouldn't be mistaken for the amount of treatment offered in an inpatient or residential treatment setting that's significantly more intensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be well suited for somebody who has a short history of substance abuse as an example, but will most definitely not be sufficient for someone whose treatment needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals dealing with substance abuse often need a considerable environmental change, because many of the things that trigger their drug abuse are strictly environmental. As an example, if a person has been physically or psychologically mistreated and this is triggering their drug or alcohol use, it's impossible for any rehabilitation endeavours to succeed if they return to such situations on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can take advantage of group and one-on-one therapy, in addition to family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most centers offer services 6 or 7 days a week on either a part time or full time schedule for 1 month or longer in some instances.