Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the chance to sustain specific responsibilities and elements of their lifestyle while getting involved in drug rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehab, and should not be mistaken for the level of treatment provided within an inpatient or residential rehab setting which is a lot more intensive. Outpatient treatment could be suited to anyone who has a brief history of drug or alcohol use for instance, but will certainly not be sufficient for somebody whose rehab needs exceed what outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals dealing with drug abuse often need a considerable environmental change, because most of the things that trigger their substance abuse are strictly environmental. For example, when someone is being physically or emotionally mistreated and this is triggering their drug abuse, there is no way for any treatment efforts to have success should they go back to such circumstances on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can take advantage of group and individual counseling, along with family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most programs will provide services five to seven days per week on either a part-time or full time basis for four weeks or longer in some cases.