Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the opportunity to sustain specific responsibilities and elements of their lifestyle while taking part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the amount of rehab provided in an inpatient or residential rehab setting which can be a lot more extensive. Outpatient treatment could be suitable for someone who has a brief history of drug or alcohol use for example, but will almost certainly not be adequate for someone whose rehabilitation needs go beyond what outpatient treatment is able to offer. Individuals dealing with drug and alcohol use often require an extreme environmental change, because many of the things which trigger their drug abuse are purely environmental. For instance, if someone else is being physically or emotionally mistreated and this is prompting their substance abuse, it's impossible for any rehab endeavours to have success if they go back to such circumstances on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can take advantage of group and individual therapy, as well as family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most centers will provide services six or seven days per week on either a part-time or full-time schedule for 1 month or longer in some cases.