Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the chance to sustain specific responsibilities and elements of their way of life while getting involved in alcohol and drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of treatment provided within an inpatient or residential treatment program which is much more extensive. Outpatient treatment may be suitable for a person who has a short history of substance abuse for instance, but will most definitely not be adequate for an individual whose rehab needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals involved in drug abuse often need an extreme change of environment, because many of the things which trigger their drug and alcohol use are strictly environmental. For example, if someone has been physically or emotionally abused and this is prompting their drug abuse, it's impossible for any treatment endeavours to achieve success if they return to such situations each day. In outpatient treatment, clients can engage in group and individual counseling, as well as family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most centers offer services 6 or 7 days each week on either a part-time or full time basis for four weeks or longer in some cases.