Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the chance to sustain specific responsibilities and elements of their life-style while taking part in drug rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehabilitation, and should not be mistaken for the degree of treatment provided within an inpatient or residential rehab setting which is significantly more intensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be ideal for someone who has a brief history of drug or alcohol use as an example, but will certainly not be sufficient for an individual whose treatment needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals involved in substance abuse often require an extreme environmental change, because many of the things which prompt their drug and alcohol use are purely environmental. As an example, if someone is being physically or emotionally abused and this is triggering their drug or alcohol use, it's impossible for any treatment efforts to succeed should they go back to such conditions every day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and individual counseling, as well as family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most programs will provide services 5 to 7 days each week on either a part time or full time basis for 30 days or longer in some instances.