Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the chance to sustain specific obligations and elements of their life-style while getting involved in drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the amount of rehabilitation offered within an inpatient or residential rehabilitation program that is much more extensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be well suited for anyone who has a short history of drug or alcohol use for instance, but will certainly not be sufficient for someone whose rehab needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is able to offer. Individuals involved in substance abuse often require a considerable change of environment, because most of the things which prompt their drug abuse are strictly environmental. By way of example, if someone else has been physically or emotionally abused and this is triggering their substance abuse, there is no way for any treatment endeavours to succeed whenever they go back to such conditions on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can take advantage of group and one-on-one counseling, as well as family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most centers will provide services 5 to 7 days per week on either a part time or full-time schedule for four weeks or longer in some cases.