Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the chance to sustain certain responsibilities and aspects of their lifestyle while getting involved in drug rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of treatment, and should not be mistaken for the degree of rehab offered within an inpatient or residential rehabilitation setting that's significantly more intensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be ideal for a person who has a brief history of drug or alcohol use for example, but will certainly not be sufficient for somebody whose rehab needs go beyond what outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals involved in drug abuse often need a considerable change of environment, because most of the things which trigger their drug abuse are strictly environmental. By way of example, if a person is being physically or psychologically mistreated and this is prompting their substance abuse, there is no way for any treatment endeavours to have success if they return to such circumstances every day. In outpatient treatment, clients can engage in group and one-on-one counseling, in addition to family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most centers will provide services 5 to 7 days per week on either a part time or full time schedule for 1 month or longer in some instances.