Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the chance to maintain certain obligations and elements of their lifestyle while getting involved in alcohol and drug rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehab, and shouldn't be mistaken for the amount of rehab offered within an inpatient or residential treatment program that's much more extensive. Outpatient treatment may be ideal for anyone who has a brief history of drug or alcohol use as an example, but will most definitely not be adequate for an individual whose rehabilitation needs exceed what outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals involved in drug and alcohol use often need an extreme environmental change, because many of the things which trigger their drug abuse are strictly environmental. For example, if someone else is being physically or psychologically mistreated and this is prompting their substance abuse, it's impossible for any treatment endeavours to have success whenever they return to such situations on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and one-on-one counseling, as well as family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities offer services 5 to 7 days a week on either a part-time or full time basis for four weeks or longer in some instances.