Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the opportunity to maintain certain obligations and aspects of their lifestyle while getting involved in alcohol and drug rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of treatment, and should not be mistaken for the level of rehabilitation provided in an inpatient or residential rehab program which is much more intensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be ideal for a person who has a short history of drug or alcohol use as an example, but will almost certainly not be sufficient for a person whose rehab needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals dealing with drug abuse often need a considerable change of environment, because most of the things that trigger their substance abuse are strictly environmental. By way of example, if a person is being physically or psychologically abused and this is triggering their drug or alcohol use, there is no way for any rehabilitation efforts to achieve success should they go back to such situations every day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can take advantage of group and individual therapy, as well as family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities will provide services 5 to 7 days per week on either a part-time or full-time schedule for 1 month or longer in some cases.