Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the chance to sustain certain responsibilities and elements of their way of life while taking part in alcohol and drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the amount of rehab provided in an inpatient or residential rehab program which can be a lot more intensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be ideal for someone who has a brief history of drug abuse for instance, but will certainly not be adequate for a person whose rehab needs go beyond what outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals dealing with drug and alcohol use often require a considerable environmental change, because many of the things which prompt their substance abuse are purely environmental. For instance, if a person is being physically or emotionally abused and this is triggering their drug abuse, it's impossible for any rehab efforts to succeed should they go back to such conditions each day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can take advantage of group and one-on-one counseling, in addition to family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most programs offer services 6 or 7 days per week on either a part-time or full-time schedule for 30 days or longer in some instances.