Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the chance to maintain specific responsibilities and elements of their way of life while getting involved in drug and alcohol rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the amount of rehab provided within an inpatient or residential treatment program that's significantly more intensive. Outpatient treatment might be suited to somebody who has a brief history of drug abuse for example, but will most definitely not be sufficient for somebody whose rehabilitation needs go beyond what outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals involved in drug and alcohol use often need a considerable change of environment, because most of the things which trigger their drug and alcohol use are strictly environmental. For example, if someone else has been physically or psychologically mistreated and this is prompting their drug or alcohol use, there is no way for any rehab endeavours to achieve success whenever they go back to such circumstances each day. In outpatient treatment, clients can engage in group and individual counseling, along with family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most centers will provide services five to seven days each week on either a part-time or full-time schedule for 30 days or longer in some instances.