Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the ability to sustain specific responsibilities and elements of their way of life while taking part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the degree of treatment provided within an inpatient or residential rehab program that is much more intensive. Outpatient treatment might be suitable for somebody who has a brief history of drug abuse for example, but will most definitely not be adequate for someone whose rehab needs exceed what outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals involved in drug abuse often require a considerable environmental change, because many of the things which trigger their drug and alcohol use are purely environmental. For instance, if someone has been physically or psychologically abused and this is triggering their drug abuse, there is no way for any treatment efforts to succeed whenever they go back to such situations each day. In outpatient treatment, clients can take advantage of group and one-on-one counseling, in addition to family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most centers will provide services five to seven days each week on either a part-time or full time basis for 1 month or longer in some cases.