Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the ability to sustain specific responsibilities and elements of their way of life while getting involved in drug rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehabilitation, and should not be mistaken for the amount of treatment provided within an inpatient or residential rehab program which can be significantly more intensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be well suited for someone who has a brief history of substance abuse for instance, but will certainly not be sufficient for a person whose treatment needs exceed 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 which prompt their drug abuse are strictly environmental. For instance, if a person is being physically or emotionally mistreated and this is triggering their substance abuse, there is no way for any treatment endeavours to achieve success should they go back to such circumstances every day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and individual counseling, as well as family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities will provide services 5 to 7 days each week on either a part time or full-time schedule for thirty days or longer in some instances.