Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the opportunity to sustain certain responsibilities and aspects of their life-style while getting involved in alcohol and drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the amount of rehabilitation provided in an inpatient or residential rehab setting which is significantly more intensive. Outpatient treatment might be suited to someone who has a short history of drug abuse for example, but will almost certainly not be adequate for someone whose rehabilitation needs exceed what outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals involved in substance abuse often need an extreme change of environment, because most of the things which trigger their drug and alcohol use are strictly environmental. For instance, if someone else has been physically or psychologically abused and this is prompting their substance abuse, there is no way for any treatment endeavours to achieve success if they return to such circumstances every day. In outpatient treatment, clients can benefit from group and individual counseling, along with family therapy 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 instances.