Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the ability to sustain certain responsibilities and elements of their way of life while taking part in alcohol and drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of rehab, and shouldn't be mistaken for the degree of rehab offered in an inpatient or residential treatment program that's much more extensive. Outpatient treatment could be suited to a person who has a short history of substance abuse for instance, but will most definitely not be sufficient for a person whose treatment needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals dealing with substance abuse often require a considerable environmental change, because many of the things that trigger their substance abuse are purely environmental. For instance, if someone is being physically or emotionally abused and this is prompting their substance abuse, there is no way for any rehabilitation efforts to have success if they go back to such circumstances on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can engage in group and one-on-one counseling, as well as family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most programs offer services 6 or 7 days per week on either a part time or full-time schedule for 1 month or longer in some cases.