Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the chance to sustain specific responsibilities and elements of their lifestyle while taking part in alcohol and drug rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the amount of rehabilitation provided within an inpatient or residential rehab program that's a lot more extensive. Outpatient treatment may be ideal for anyone who has a brief history of drug or alcohol use for instance, but will almost certainly not be sufficient for someone whose rehab needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals dealing with substance abuse often need a considerable environmental change, because most of the things that trigger their drug and alcohol use are strictly environmental. By way of example, when someone has been physically or emotionally mistreated and this is prompting their drug or alcohol use, it's impossible for any treatment endeavours to have success should they go back to such situations on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can take advantage of group and individual counseling, as well as 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 four weeks or longer in some instances.