Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the ability to sustain specific responsibilities and aspects of their way of life while getting involved in drug and alcohol rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of rehab, and should not be mistaken for the amount of treatment offered in an inpatient or residential rehab program that is significantly more extensive. Outpatient treatment could be suitable for someone who has a brief history of substance abuse for instance, but will most definitely not be adequate for an individual whose rehab needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals dealing with substance abuse often need a considerable change of environment, because most of the things that prompt their drug and alcohol use are strictly environmental. For instance, if someone has been physically or psychologically abused and this is prompting their drug or alcohol use, it's impossible for any rehabilitation endeavours to succeed if they return to such circumstances on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and individual therapy, along with family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most centers will provide services five to seven days a week on either a part time or full-time basis for 30 days or longer in some cases.