Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the ability to maintain certain obligations and elements of their way of life while getting involved in drug and alcohol treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of treatment, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of rehab provided within an inpatient or residential rehab program that's much more extensive. Outpatient treatment might be suited to a person who has a brief history of substance abuse as an example, but will most definitely not be adequate for an individual whose rehab needs exceed what outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals involved in drug abuse often require a considerable change of environment, because many of the things which trigger their drug and alcohol use are purely environmental. As an example, when someone is being physically or psychologically mistreated and this is triggering their drug or alcohol use, it's impossible for any rehabilitation efforts to have success should they return to such situations on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and individual counseling, as well as family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most centers offer services six or seven days a week on either a part time or full time basis for 1 month or longer in some instances.