Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the chance to sustain certain responsibilities and elements of their lifestyle while taking part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the degree of treatment provided in an inpatient or residential rehabilitation program that's much more intensive. Outpatient treatment may be suitable for somebody who has a short history of substance abuse as an example, but will certainly not be sufficient for someone whose treatment needs exceed what outpatient treatment is able to offer. Individuals dealing with substance abuse often need a considerable environmental change, because many of the things that trigger their substance abuse are purely environmental. For example, if someone has been physically or psychologically mistreated and this is prompting their drug or alcohol use, it's impossible for any rehabilitation efforts to have success if they return to such circumstances each day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can take advantage of group and individual counseling, as well as family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most centers will provide services six or seven days each week on either a part time or full-time schedule for four weeks or longer in some instances.