Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the chance to sustain specific responsibilities and aspects of their lifestyle while taking part in drug and alcohol rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the amount of treatment provided in an inpatient or residential rehabilitation setting which is much more intensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be ideal for somebody who has a brief history of substance abuse for instance, but will almost certainly not be sufficient for an individual whose rehab needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals involved in drug abuse often require a considerable environmental change, because most of the things that prompt their drug and alcohol use are strictly environmental. For example, when someone is being physically or psychologically abused and this is triggering their drug or alcohol use, it's impossible for any rehabilitation endeavours to achieve success should they go back to such circumstances each day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can benefit from group and individual counseling, along with family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most centers offer services 5 to 7 days a week on either a part time or full time basis for thirty days or longer in some instances.