Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the opportunity to sustain specific responsibilities and elements of their lifestyle while taking part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of treatment provided within an inpatient or residential rehab setting that's significantly more intensive. Outpatient treatment could be suited to somebody who has a brief history of substance abuse for example, but will most surely not be sufficient for a person whose treatment needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals dealing with drug and alcohol use often need a considerable environmental change, because many of the things which prompt their substance abuse are strictly environmental. For example, if a person is being physically or psychologically abused and this is prompting their drug or alcohol use, it's impossible for any rehab endeavours to succeed if they go back to such conditions every day. In outpatient treatment, clients can engage in group and one-on-one therapy, in addition to family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most centers will provide services six or seven days a week on either a part time or full-time basis for four weeks or longer in some instances.