Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the ability to sustain certain obligations and aspects of their way of life while taking part in drug and alcohol treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehab, and should not be mistaken for the degree of rehabilitation offered within an inpatient or residential treatment setting which is a lot more extensive. Outpatient treatment might be suitable for someone who has a short history of substance abuse for example, but will almost certainly not be sufficient for somebody whose rehabilitation needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is able to offer. Individuals dealing with drug abuse often require a considerable environmental change, because many of the things that prompt their drug and alcohol use are strictly environmental. For example, if someone else is being physically or emotionally mistreated and this is prompting their drug or alcohol use, there is no way for any rehab endeavours to achieve success should they go back to such conditions every day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and individual therapy, as well as family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities offer services six or seven days a week on either a part time or full-time schedule for four weeks or longer in some instances.