Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the opportunity to maintain certain obligations and elements of their life-style while taking part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of treatment, and shouldn't be mistaken for the amount of rehabilitation provided within an inpatient or residential rehab program which can be much more extensive. Outpatient treatment may be suitable for a person who has a brief history of substance abuse for instance, but will certainly not be sufficient for somebody whose treatment needs go beyond what outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals involved in drug and alcohol use often require an extreme change of environment, because many of the things that prompt their substance abuse are strictly environmental. As an example, when someone has been physically or emotionally mistreated and this is triggering their substance abuse, it's impossible for any rehab efforts to achieve success if they return to such conditions each day. 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 five to seven days each week on either a part-time or full-time basis for thirty days or longer in some cases.