Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the ability to maintain specific responsibilities and aspects of their lifestyle while taking part in drug and alcohol rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of rehab offered in an inpatient or residential treatment program that is much more intensive. Outpatient treatment could be well suited for someone who has a brief history of drug abuse for example, but will most definitely not be sufficient for somebody whose rehabilitation needs go beyond what outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals involved in drug and alcohol use often need a considerable change of environment, because many of the things which prompt their drug and alcohol use are purely environmental. By way of example, when someone has been physically or emotionally abused and this is prompting their drug abuse, it's impossible for any rehabilitation endeavours to succeed whenever they return to such situations every day. In outpatient treatment, clients can take advantage of group and one-on-one counseling, along with family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most centers will provide services 5 to 7 days per week on either a part-time or full time basis for 30 days or longer in some instances.