Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the opportunity to maintain specific obligations and aspects of their way of life while taking part in alcohol and drug rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of treatment, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of rehab provided in an inpatient or residential rehab program that is a lot more intensive. Outpatient treatment might be well suited for somebody who has a brief history of substance abuse for instance, but will almost certainly not be adequate for somebody whose rehabilitation needs exceed what outpatient treatment is able to offer. Individuals dealing with drug abuse often need a considerable change of environment, because many of the things that trigger their drug abuse are purely environmental. For example, if someone else has been physically or psychologically mistreated and this is prompting their substance abuse, it's impossible for any rehabilitation endeavours to have success whenever they go back to such circumstances on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and individual counseling, along with family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most programs will provide services 6 or 7 days each week on either a part time or full-time schedule for 30 days or longer in some instances.