Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the chance to sustain specific responsibilities and aspects of their way of life while getting involved in drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehab, and shouldn't be mistaken for the amount of treatment offered in an inpatient or residential rehab setting which is significantly more intensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be suitable for a person who has a short history of drug or alcohol use as an example, but will almost certainly not be sufficient for an individual whose rehab needs go beyond what outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals involved in substance abuse often need a considerable environmental change, because many of the things which trigger their drug and alcohol use are purely environmental. As an example, if someone else is being physically or emotionally abused and this is triggering their drug abuse, it's impossible for any treatment efforts to have success whenever they go back to such situations every day. In outpatient treatment, clients can engage in group and one-on-one counseling, along with family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most centers offer services 6 or 7 days a week on either a part-time or full-time basis for 1 month or longer in some cases.