Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the ability to maintain certain responsibilities and aspects of their way of life while getting involved in drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of treatment, and shouldn't be mistaken for the amount of rehab provided in an inpatient or residential rehabilitation setting that is much more intensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be suited to anyone who has a brief history of substance abuse for example, but will almost certainly not be sufficient for someone whose rehab needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals dealing with substance abuse often need a considerable change of environment, because many of the things which trigger their drug abuse are strictly environmental. As an example, when someone is being physically or psychologically abused and this is triggering their drug abuse, it's impossible for any rehab endeavours to achieve success whenever they return to such situations on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can engage in group and one-on-one counseling, as well as family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most programs will provide services six or seven days per week on either a part time or full time basis for 30 days or longer in some instances.