Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the chance to sustain certain responsibilities and aspects of their way of life while getting involved in alcohol and drug rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the degree of rehabilitation offered in an inpatient or residential rehabilitation setting which is much more extensive. Outpatient treatment may be ideal for somebody who has a brief history of substance abuse for example, but will certainly not be adequate for an individual whose rehabilitation needs go beyond what outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals dealing with drug and alcohol use often need a considerable environmental change, because many of the things that prompt their substance abuse are purely environmental. As an example, if someone is being physically or psychologically mistreated and this is triggering their substance abuse, it's impossible for any treatment endeavours to succeed whenever they return to such circumstances on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can benefit from group and one-on-one counseling, along with family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most centers offer services 5 to 7 days each week on either a part time or full time basis for 30 days or longer in some cases.