Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the ability to maintain certain obligations and elements of their way of life while taking part in drug and alcohol treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of treatment, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of rehabilitation offered within an inpatient or residential rehabilitation setting which can be a lot more extensive. Outpatient treatment could be suitable for somebody who has a short history of drug or alcohol use as an example, but will most surely not be adequate for somebody whose rehabilitation needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals dealing with drug abuse often require a considerable change of environment, because many of the things that trigger their drug abuse are purely environmental. As an example, if someone else has been physically or psychologically abused and this is triggering their substance abuse, there is no way for any treatment efforts to succeed should they go back to such situations on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can benefit from group and individual counseling, in addition to family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most programs will provide services 6 or 7 days per week on either a part-time or full-time schedule for 30 days or longer in some instances.