Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the ability to maintain certain responsibilities and aspects of their way of life while taking part in drug and alcohol rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehabilitation, and should not be mistaken for the level of treatment provided within an inpatient or residential treatment setting that is significantly more extensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be suited to somebody who has a short history of drug abuse for instance, but will almost certainly not be sufficient for somebody whose rehabilitation needs exceed what outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals involved in drug abuse often need a considerable change of environment, because many of the things that prompt their drug abuse are purely environmental. By way of example, when someone is being physically or emotionally mistreated and this is prompting their drug or alcohol use, there is no way for any rehab efforts to achieve success if they return to such situations on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can take advantage of group and one-on-one counseling, as well as family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most programs offer services 6 or 7 days a week on either a part time or full time schedule for 30 days or longer in some cases.