Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the ability to sustain specific responsibilities and aspects of their way of life while taking part in drug and alcohol rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of treatment offered within an inpatient or residential treatment setting which can be significantly more intensive. Outpatient treatment might be well suited for anyone who has a short history of drug abuse for instance, but will most definitely not be adequate for a person whose rehabilitation needs go beyond what outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals dealing with drug and alcohol use often need an extreme environmental change, because many of the things which trigger their substance abuse are purely environmental. As an example, if someone is being physically or emotionally abused and this is prompting their drug abuse, it's impossible for any rehabilitation endeavours to succeed whenever they return to such circumstances each day. In outpatient treatment, clients can engage in group and individual therapy, along with family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities offer services six or seven days per week on either a part-time or full-time basis for four weeks or longer in some instances.