Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the chance to sustain certain responsibilities and elements of their lifestyle while taking part in drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of rehab, and shouldn't be mistaken for the degree of rehab provided within an inpatient or residential rehabilitation program which can be much more extensive. Outpatient treatment might be suited to a person who has a brief history of drug or alcohol use for example, but will most definitely not be sufficient for an individual whose rehabilitation needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is able to offer. Individuals involved in substance abuse often need a considerable change of environment, because most of the things that prompt their drug abuse are purely environmental. By way of example, if someone else is being physically or emotionally mistreated and this is triggering their drug abuse, there is no way for any treatment efforts to have success whenever they return to such conditions every day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and individual therapy, in addition to family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most programs will provide services 5 to 7 days a week on either a part-time or full time schedule for 30 days or longer in some instances.