Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the ability to sustain specific responsibilities and aspects of their way of life while taking part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of treatment, and shouldn't be mistaken for the degree of treatment offered in an inpatient or residential rehab program that is a lot more intensive. Outpatient treatment might be ideal for anyone who has a short history of substance abuse for instance, but will most surely not be sufficient for somebody whose rehabilitation needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals involved in drug and alcohol use often require an extreme environmental change, because many of the things which trigger their substance abuse are purely environmental. For example, if a person is being physically or emotionally abused and this is triggering their drug or alcohol use, there is no way for any treatment endeavours to achieve success whenever they return to such circumstances every day. In outpatient treatment, clients can take advantage of group and one-on-one therapy, in addition to family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most centers will provide services six or seven days a week on either a part-time or full time basis for four weeks or longer in some cases.