Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the chance to maintain certain obligations and elements of their lifestyle while getting involved in drug and alcohol treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of treatment, and should not be mistaken for the level of rehab provided within an inpatient or residential rehab program that is much more intensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be suitable for someone who has a short history of drug abuse for example, but will almost certainly not be adequate for someone whose rehab needs exceed what outpatient treatment is able to offer. Individuals involved in drug abuse often need a considerable change of environment, because most of the things which trigger their substance abuse are strictly environmental. As an example, if a person is being physically or psychologically abused and this is triggering their drug abuse, it's impossible for any treatment endeavours to achieve success whenever they go back to such situations on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can engage in group and individual counseling, in addition to family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities offer services 5 to 7 days each week on either a part time or full time basis for 30 days or longer in some instances.