Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the chance to sustain certain obligations and aspects of their life-style while getting involved in alcohol and drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehabilitation, and should not be mistaken for the level of rehab provided within an inpatient or residential rehab setting that's significantly more extensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be suitable for a person who has a short history of drug or alcohol use as an example, but will certainly not be sufficient for somebody whose rehab needs exceed what outpatient treatment is able to offer. Individuals involved in substance abuse often need a considerable change of environment, because most of the things which prompt their drug abuse are strictly environmental. For instance, if someone else has been physically or psychologically abused and this is prompting their drug or alcohol use, there is no way for any rehabilitation endeavours to have success whenever they return to such conditions on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can engage in group and individual therapy, along with family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most centers offer services 6 or 7 days per week on either a part-time or full-time schedule for 30 days or longer in some instances.