Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the chance to sustain certain obligations and aspects of their lifestyle while getting involved in alcohol and drug rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehab, and shouldn't be mistaken for the amount of treatment provided in an inpatient or residential rehab setting that's a lot more extensive. Outpatient treatment could be suitable for somebody who has a brief history of substance abuse for instance, but will most surely not be sufficient for someone whose treatment needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals involved in substance abuse often need a considerable change of environment, because most of the things that trigger their drug abuse are purely environmental. For instance, when someone is being physically or psychologically mistreated and this is prompting their substance abuse, there is no way for any rehab endeavours to achieve success whenever they go back to such situations on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can engage in group and individual counseling, in addition to family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most centers will provide services six or seven days per week on either a part time or full time schedule for four weeks or longer in some instances.