Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the opportunity to maintain specific obligations and elements of their lifestyle while taking part in drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehab, and should not be mistaken for the level of treatment provided within an inpatient or residential rehab program which can be much more extensive. Outpatient treatment could be ideal for anyone who has a brief history of drug abuse as an example, but will almost certainly not be adequate for somebody whose treatment needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals involved in substance abuse often need a considerable change of environment, because many of the things which trigger their drug and alcohol use are purely environmental. For example, if someone else is being physically or emotionally mistreated and this is prompting their drug abuse, it's impossible for any rehabilitation endeavours to achieve success whenever they return to such situations on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can take advantage of group and individual therapy, as well as family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities will provide services six or seven days a week on either a part-time or full-time basis for thirty days or longer in some cases.