Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the chance to sustain specific responsibilities and elements of their lifestyle while taking part in drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of rehab provided within an inpatient or residential rehabilitation setting that is much more intensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be suited to anyone who has a brief history of substance abuse as an example, but will almost certainly not be adequate for a person whose rehab needs exceed what outpatient treatment is able to offer. Individuals dealing with substance abuse often need an extreme change of environment, because many of the things that trigger their drug and alcohol use are purely environmental. For instance, if someone else has been physically or emotionally abused and this is prompting their drug or alcohol use, there is no way for any rehabilitation efforts to succeed whenever they return to such situations each day. In outpatient treatment, clients can take advantage of group and individual therapy, in addition to family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most centers offer services 5 to 7 days a week on either a part time or full time schedule for four weeks or longer in some cases.