Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the opportunity to maintain certain obligations and aspects of their way of life while getting involved in drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the degree of rehab offered within an inpatient or residential treatment setting which can be much more extensive. Outpatient treatment might be ideal for someone who has a short history of drug abuse for example, but will certainly not be adequate for somebody whose treatment needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals involved in drug and alcohol use often require a considerable environmental change, because most of the things that trigger their drug abuse are purely environmental. For instance, if a person has been physically or psychologically mistreated and this is triggering their drug or alcohol use, there is no way for any rehab endeavours to achieve success if they go back to such circumstances on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can engage in group and individual counseling, as well as family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most centers offer services six or seven days per week on either a part time or full time basis for 1 month or longer in some cases.