Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the opportunity to maintain certain obligations and elements of their life-style while taking part in alcohol and drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the degree of rehab offered in an inpatient or residential treatment setting that is much more extensive. Outpatient treatment may be ideal for anyone who has a short history of drug abuse for instance, but will most definitely not be adequate for someone whose rehabilitation needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals involved in drug and alcohol use often need a considerable environmental change, because many of the things which prompt their substance abuse are strictly environmental. For example, if someone else is being physically or psychologically mistreated and this is triggering their drug abuse, it's impossible for any rehab endeavours to succeed whenever they return to such circumstances every day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and individual therapy, as well as family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most centers will provide services 6 or 7 days a week on either a part-time or full-time schedule for 1 month or longer in some cases.