Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the ability to sustain specific responsibilities and elements of their lifestyle while taking part in drug rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of treatment, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of rehab provided within an inpatient or residential treatment program which is significantly more intensive. Outpatient treatment could be suited to someone who has a short history of drug or alcohol use for instance, but will most definitely not be adequate for an individual whose rehabilitation needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals involved in substance abuse often require a considerable environmental change, because most of the things that prompt their substance abuse are strictly environmental. For example, if a person has been physically or psychologically abused and this is triggering their drug abuse, it's impossible for any treatment efforts to have success whenever they return to such situations every day. In outpatient treatment, clients can engage in group and one-on-one counseling, as well as family therapy 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 1 month or longer in some cases.