Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the opportunity to maintain certain responsibilities and elements of their lifestyle while getting involved in drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the degree of rehab provided within an inpatient or residential treatment program that is much more extensive. Outpatient treatment might be suited to a person who has a short history of substance abuse for example, but will most surely not be sufficient for someone whose rehab needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals involved in drug and alcohol use often need a considerable environmental change, because many of the things that trigger their substance abuse are purely environmental. For instance, if a person is being physically or psychologically mistreated and this is prompting their substance abuse, it's impossible for any rehabilitation endeavours to succeed if they return to such situations every day. In outpatient treatment, clients can benefit from group and one-on-one counseling, along with family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most programs will provide services five to seven days per week on either a part-time or full-time schedule for 30 days or longer in some cases.