Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the ability to sustain specific responsibilities and aspects of their way of life while getting involved in drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of treatment, and should not be mistaken for the level of treatment provided within an inpatient or residential rehabilitation program that is much more extensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be suitable for anyone who has a brief history of substance abuse as an example, but will almost certainly not be adequate for someone whose rehab needs go beyond what outpatient treatment is able to offer. Individuals dealing with substance abuse often need an extreme change of environment, because many of the things which prompt their drug and alcohol use are strictly environmental. For instance, when someone has been physically or psychologically abused and this is triggering their substance abuse, it's impossible for any rehabilitation efforts to achieve success should they go back to such situations each day. In outpatient treatment, clients can engage in group and one-on-one therapy, along with family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most programs will provide services 6 or 7 days a week on either a part time or full time basis for 1 month or longer in some instances.