Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the ability to sustain certain responsibilities and elements of their lifestyle while getting involved in drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of treatment, and shouldn't be mistaken for the amount of rehab provided in an inpatient or residential treatment program that's significantly more intensive. Outpatient treatment might be well suited for anyone who has a brief history of drug abuse for example, but will most surely not be adequate for a person whose rehab needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals dealing with drug and alcohol use often require an extreme change of environment, because many of the things that prompt their drug and alcohol use are strictly environmental. For example, if someone is being physically or emotionally mistreated and this is triggering their substance abuse, there is no way for any treatment endeavours to have success should they go back to such situations on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can benefit from group and individual therapy, along with family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most centers will provide services five to seven days per week on either a part time or full-time schedule for four weeks or longer in some cases.