Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the chance to sustain certain responsibilities and aspects of their life-style while taking part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of rehabilitation, and should not be mistaken for the level of rehabilitation provided within an inpatient or residential rehab program which can be much more extensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be suitable for someone who has a short history of substance abuse for instance, but will certainly not be sufficient for somebody whose rehabilitation needs go beyond what outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals dealing with substance abuse often require a considerable change of environment, because most of the things that trigger their substance abuse are purely environmental. For instance, when someone has been physically or psychologically mistreated and this is prompting their drug abuse, it's impossible for any rehabilitation endeavours to achieve success should they return to such circumstances every day. In outpatient treatment, clients can take advantage of group and one-on-one counseling, as well as family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most programs offer services five to seven days a week on either a part time or full-time schedule for thirty days or longer in some cases.