Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the chance to sustain certain obligations and elements of their way of life while getting involved in alcohol and drug rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of rehab, and should not be mistaken for the level of rehabilitation provided in an inpatient or residential treatment setting that's significantly more extensive. Outpatient treatment might be well suited for somebody who has a short history of drug abuse as an example, but will almost certainly not be sufficient for an individual whose rehab needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals dealing with drug abuse often require a considerable environmental change, because most of the things which prompt their drug and alcohol use are purely environmental. As an example, if a person has been physically or psychologically abused and this is prompting their substance abuse, it's impossible for any rehabilitation efforts to succeed should they go back to such circumstances on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can engage in group and one-on-one counseling, in addition to family therapy 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 cases.