Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the ability to sustain specific responsibilities and aspects of their lifestyle while getting involved in drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of rehab, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of rehabilitation offered within an inpatient or residential rehabilitation program which is significantly more extensive. Outpatient treatment could be well suited for anyone who has a brief history of drug abuse for instance, but will almost certainly not be sufficient for someone whose treatment needs exceed what outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals dealing with drug and alcohol use often require an extreme environmental change, because many of the things that trigger their substance abuse are purely environmental. As an example, when someone is being physically or emotionally mistreated and this is triggering their drug abuse, there is no way for any rehabilitation endeavours to succeed should they return to such circumstances each day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can benefit from group and individual counseling, as well as family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most centers will provide services five to seven days a week on either a part-time or full time schedule for thirty days or longer in some instances.