Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the chance to sustain specific responsibilities and aspects of their lifestyle while getting involved in drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehab, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of rehab provided in an inpatient or residential rehabilitation setting which can be significantly more extensive. Outpatient treatment could be suitable for anyone who has a short history of substance abuse for example, but will most surely not be sufficient for somebody whose rehab needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals involved in substance abuse often need a considerable environmental change, because most of the things which prompt their drug abuse are purely environmental. For instance, if someone else has been physically or emotionally mistreated and this is triggering their drug or alcohol use, it's impossible for any rehabilitation efforts to succeed if they return to such situations on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can take advantage of group and one-on-one counseling, along with 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 basis for 1 month or longer in some instances.