Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the chance to maintain certain responsibilities and aspects of their lifestyle while taking part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of treatment, and shouldn't be mistaken for the degree of rehabilitation provided within an inpatient or residential treatment program that is a lot more extensive. Outpatient treatment might be suitable for a person who has a brief history of drug or alcohol use for instance, but will most surely not be adequate for somebody whose treatment needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals involved in drug abuse often require a considerable change of environment, because most of the things that trigger their drug and alcohol use are strictly environmental. By way of example, if a person has been physically or psychologically mistreated and this is triggering their drug abuse, there is no way for any treatment efforts to achieve success whenever they go back to such situations on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and one-on-one therapy, in addition to family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most centers will provide services 5 to 7 days each week on either a part-time or full-time basis for thirty days or longer in some instances.