Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the ability to sustain specific responsibilities and aspects of their way of life while getting involved in drug and alcohol rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of treatment, and should not be mistaken for the level of rehabilitation offered within an inpatient or residential treatment setting which can be much more extensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be ideal for someone who has a short history of substance abuse for instance, but will certainly not be sufficient for someone whose rehabilitation needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals dealing with substance abuse often require an extreme environmental change, because many of the things which prompt their substance abuse are strictly environmental. For example, if someone else has been physically or emotionally abused and this is triggering their drug or alcohol use, it's impossible for any rehabilitation endeavours to have success if they return to such conditions each day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and one-on-one therapy, in addition to 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 four weeks or longer in some instances.