Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the ability to sustain specific obligations and aspects of their lifestyle while taking part in drug and alcohol treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehabilitation, and should not be mistaken for the degree of rehabilitation provided in an inpatient or residential treatment program that's much more extensive. Outpatient treatment could be well suited for anyone who has a brief history of drug or alcohol use for instance, but will certainly not be adequate for a person whose rehab needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals involved in substance abuse often need a considerable environmental change, because many of the things which trigger their substance abuse are purely environmental. For instance, when someone is being physically or emotionally mistreated and this is prompting their drug abuse, there is no way for any treatment endeavours to achieve success if they return to such circumstances on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can take advantage of group and individual therapy, in addition to family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most centers offer services 5 to 7 days per week on either a part-time or full time schedule for four weeks or longer in some cases.