Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the chance to maintain certain obligations and aspects of their way of life while getting involved in drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehab, and shouldn't be mistaken for the amount of treatment offered in an inpatient or residential rehab setting that is a lot more intensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be suitable for anyone who has a short history of drug or alcohol use for instance, but will certainly not be sufficient for an individual whose treatment needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals involved in substance abuse often require a considerable change of environment, because many of the things which trigger their drug and alcohol use are purely environmental. By way of example, if someone has been physically or psychologically mistreated and this is triggering their drug or alcohol use, there is no way for any treatment efforts to have success should they return to such circumstances on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and one-on-one therapy, as well as family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most programs will provide services five to seven days each week on either a part time or full-time basis for four weeks or longer in some instances.