Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the ability to sustain certain obligations and elements of their way of life while taking part in alcohol and drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehab, and should not be mistaken for the level of rehabilitation provided in an inpatient or residential rehab setting that is significantly more extensive. Outpatient treatment may be suited to a person who has a brief history of drug or alcohol use for instance, but will almost certainly not be sufficient for an individual whose rehab needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals dealing with substance abuse often need an extreme environmental change, because many of the things that trigger their drug and alcohol use are strictly environmental. For instance, when someone is being physically or psychologically mistreated and this is prompting their drug abuse, it's impossible for any rehab endeavours to achieve success should they go back to such circumstances every day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can benefit from group and individual counseling, as well as family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities will provide services 6 or 7 days per week on either a part time or full-time schedule for 1 month or longer in some cases.