Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the opportunity to sustain certain obligations and elements of their lifestyle while getting involved in alcohol and drug rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of treatment, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of rehab offered in an inpatient or residential rehabilitation setting that's much more extensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be well suited for somebody who has a short history of substance abuse for instance, but will almost certainly not be sufficient for an individual whose rehab needs exceed what outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals involved in drug abuse often require a considerable environmental change, because many of the things that prompt their drug abuse are purely environmental. As an example, if someone has been physically or emotionally abused and this is triggering their substance abuse, it's impossible for any treatment endeavours to achieve success whenever they go back to such situations on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can engage in group and individual counseling, in addition to family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most centers will provide services 6 or 7 days each week on either a part-time or full time schedule for 30 days or longer in some instances.