Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the chance to sustain certain responsibilities and elements of their way of life while taking part in drug rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of rehab, and shouldn't be mistaken for the amount of treatment provided within an inpatient or residential rehabilitation program that's significantly more intensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be suitable for anyone who has a short history of drug abuse for instance, but will most surely not be sufficient for someone whose treatment needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals involved in drug and alcohol use often need a considerable environmental change, because most of the things which trigger their drug and alcohol use are strictly environmental. As an example, if a person is being physically or emotionally abused and this is prompting their substance abuse, it's impossible for any rehab efforts to succeed should they return to such situations on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can benefit from 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 schedule for four weeks or longer in some cases.