Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the ability to sustain certain obligations and aspects of their life-style while getting involved in drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the degree of treatment provided in an inpatient or residential rehabilitation setting which is significantly more intensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be well suited for someone who has a short history of drug or alcohol use as an example, but will most surely not be sufficient for someone whose rehab needs exceed what outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals dealing with drug abuse often need a considerable environmental change, because many of the things which trigger their substance abuse are strictly environmental. As an example, if someone is being physically or psychologically abused and this is prompting their drug or alcohol use, it's impossible for any rehabilitation endeavours to have success if they go back to such circumstances each day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can take advantage of group and one-on-one counseling, as well as family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most centers offer services 5 to 7 days each week on either a part time or full-time schedule for 30 days or longer in some cases.