Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the opportunity to maintain certain obligations and aspects of their lifestyle while getting involved in drug and alcohol treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehabilitation, and should not be mistaken for the degree of treatment provided in an inpatient or residential rehab program that's a lot more extensive. Outpatient treatment may be suitable for anyone who has a brief history of substance abuse for example, but will almost certainly not be adequate for someone whose rehabilitation needs go beyond what outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals involved in substance abuse often need an extreme change of environment, because many of the things which trigger their drug abuse are purely environmental. As an example, if someone has been physically or psychologically abused and this is prompting their substance abuse, there is no way for any treatment endeavours to have success whenever they return to such situations on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can benefit from group and one-on-one counseling, as well as family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most centers will provide services 6 or 7 days each week on either a part-time or full time schedule for four weeks or longer in some instances.