Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the ability to sustain specific responsibilities and aspects of their lifestyle while getting involved in alcohol and drug rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the degree of treatment offered in an inpatient or residential rehab setting which can be much more intensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be well suited for someone who has a short history of drug or alcohol use for instance, but will certainly not be sufficient for a person whose rehabilitation needs go beyond what outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals dealing with drug and alcohol use often need an extreme change of environment, because many of the things that prompt their drug and alcohol use are purely environmental. For instance, if a person has been physically or psychologically abused and this is prompting their drug or alcohol use, there is no way for any rehab endeavours to succeed should they go back to such circumstances every day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can benefit from group and individual counseling, along with family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities offer services 5 to 7 days a week on either a part-time or full time schedule for 30 days or longer in some cases.