Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the chance to maintain certain obligations and elements of their life-style while getting involved in drug rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the degree of treatment provided within an inpatient or residential treatment program that is much more intensive. Outpatient treatment might be suitable for a person who has a short history of drug abuse for instance, but will most surely not be adequate for someone whose treatment needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals dealing with drug and alcohol use often require a considerable environmental change, because many of the things which trigger their substance abuse are purely environmental. For example, if a person is being physically or psychologically mistreated and this is triggering their drug or alcohol use, there is no way for any treatment endeavours to have success whenever they return to such situations on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and one-on-one counseling, along with family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most centers will provide services six or seven days each week on either a part time or full-time basis for 1 month or longer in some instances.