Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the chance to sustain certain responsibilities and aspects of their life-style while getting involved in alcohol and drug rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of treatment, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of rehab offered in an inpatient or residential treatment program that's a lot more intensive. Outpatient treatment may be suitable for somebody who has a short history of drug or alcohol use as an example, but will certainly not be adequate for someone whose rehab needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals involved in drug abuse often need an extreme environmental change, because many of the things that trigger their substance abuse are strictly environmental. For example, if a person is being physically or psychologically mistreated and this is triggering their drug abuse, there is no way for any rehab efforts to achieve success if they return to such conditions on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can take advantage of group and individual therapy, in addition to family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most programs will provide services 5 to 7 days per week on either a part-time or full-time basis for four weeks or longer in some cases.