Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the chance to sustain certain responsibilities and elements of their way of life while taking part in alcohol and drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of treatment, and should not be mistaken for the level of treatment provided in an inpatient or residential treatment setting which is a lot more extensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be suited to somebody who has a short history of drug abuse for example, but will most definitely not be adequate for somebody whose rehabilitation needs exceed what outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals dealing with drug and alcohol use often need an extreme change of environment, because many of the things that trigger their drug and alcohol use are strictly environmental. By way of example, if someone else is being physically or psychologically abused and this is prompting their substance abuse, it's impossible for any rehabilitation endeavours to have success whenever they return to such situations on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can engage in group and one-on-one counseling, in addition to family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most centers will provide services five to seven days per week on either a part-time or full time schedule for 1 month or longer in some instances.