Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the ability to sustain specific responsibilities and elements of their life-style while taking part in alcohol and drug rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of treatment, and should not be mistaken for the degree of treatment provided within an inpatient or residential rehabilitation setting which can be significantly more extensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be suitable for someone who has a brief history of drug abuse as an example, but will certainly not be sufficient for someone whose rehabilitation needs exceed what outpatient treatment is able to offer. Individuals dealing with drug and alcohol use often need a considerable change of environment, because most of the things that prompt their substance abuse are strictly environmental. As an example, if a person is being physically or emotionally abused and this is triggering their drug or alcohol use, there is no way for any rehab efforts to achieve success should they go back to such conditions on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can engage in group and individual counseling, 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 basis for thirty days or longer in some cases.