Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the ability to sustain specific responsibilities and aspects of their way of life while taking part in alcohol and drug rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehab, and should not be mistaken for the level of treatment offered within an inpatient or residential rehab setting which is significantly more extensive. Outpatient treatment might be well suited for someone who has a short history of drug abuse for example, but will most surely not be sufficient for an individual whose treatment needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals dealing with substance abuse often need a considerable change of environment, because many of the things which prompt their drug abuse are strictly environmental. For example, if someone is being physically or psychologically mistreated and this is prompting their drug or alcohol use, there is no way for any treatment endeavours to have success if they return to such circumstances on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can benefit from group and individual therapy, as well as family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most programs offer services 6 or 7 days a week on either a part-time or full-time schedule for 1 month or longer in some cases.