Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the chance to maintain certain responsibilities and elements of their way of life while taking part in alcohol and drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehab, and shouldn't be mistaken for the amount of rehab provided in an inpatient or residential rehab program which is much more extensive. Outpatient treatment might be suitable for somebody who has a short history of substance abuse as an example, but will most definitely not be adequate for someone whose treatment needs go beyond what outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals involved in drug and alcohol use often need an extreme change of environment, because many of the things which prompt their substance abuse are purely environmental. As an example, if someone is being physically or psychologically abused and this is triggering their substance abuse, there is no way for any rehabilitation endeavours to achieve success if they return to such conditions each day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can take advantage of group and one-on-one counseling, in addition to family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities will provide services five to seven days a week on either a part time or full time schedule for 1 month or longer in some cases.