Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the chance to maintain certain responsibilities and aspects of their lifestyle while taking part in alcohol and drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehabilitation, and should not be mistaken for the degree of rehab offered within an inpatient or residential rehab setting which can be a lot more intensive. Outpatient treatment may be suited to someone who has a brief history of substance abuse for example, but will most surely not be adequate for someone whose rehab needs exceed what outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals dealing with drug and alcohol use often need an extreme environmental change, because many of the things that prompt their substance abuse are purely environmental. By way of example, when someone is being physically or psychologically abused and this is triggering their drug or alcohol use, it's impossible for any rehab efforts to succeed should they return to such circumstances on a regular basis. 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 will provide services 5 to 7 days per week on either a part time or full-time schedule for 30 days or longer in some instances.