Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the ability to maintain certain obligations and elements of their lifestyle while getting involved in drug rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of rehabilitation provided within an inpatient or residential rehab setting which is significantly more intensive. Outpatient treatment could be suitable for somebody who has a short history of substance abuse for instance, but will most surely not be sufficient for an individual whose treatment needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is able to offer. Individuals involved in drug and alcohol use often require an extreme change of environment, because many of the things that trigger their substance abuse are purely environmental. For example, if someone else has been physically or psychologically abused and this is triggering their drug abuse, there is no way for any rehabilitation endeavours to achieve success if they return to such circumstances every day. In outpatient treatment, clients can engage in group and one-on-one counseling, in addition to family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities will provide services 5 to 7 days a week on either a part time or full time basis for 30 days or longer in some instances.