Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the chance to maintain specific obligations and elements of their life-style while getting involved in alcohol and drug rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehabilitation, and should not be mistaken for the level of treatment offered within an inpatient or residential treatment setting which is significantly more intensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be suitable for somebody who has a brief history of drug or alcohol use for instance, but will certainly not be sufficient for an individual whose rehab needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals involved in drug and alcohol use often need an extreme environmental change, because many of the things that trigger their substance abuse are strictly environmental. As an example, if someone has been physically or emotionally mistreated and this is prompting their drug or alcohol use, there is no way for any rehabilitation efforts to have success if they return to such situations on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can take advantage of group and one-on-one counseling, along with family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most programs will provide services 5 to 7 days each week on either a part-time or full time basis for four weeks or longer in some instances.