Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the chance to maintain certain responsibilities and aspects of their life-style while getting involved in alcohol and drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of treatment, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of rehab offered within an inpatient or residential rehabilitation setting that is a lot more extensive. Outpatient treatment might be suited to somebody who has a short history of drug or alcohol use for example, but will most surely not be sufficient for someone whose treatment needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals involved in substance abuse often need an extreme environmental change, because many of the things that prompt their drug and alcohol use are strictly environmental. For example, if a person has been physically or emotionally mistreated and this is prompting their drug or alcohol use, there is no way for any treatment endeavours to have success whenever they return to such situations on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can benefit from group and individual therapy, in addition to family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most centers will provide services 5 to 7 days per week on either a part-time or full-time schedule for thirty days or longer in some instances.