Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the opportunity to sustain certain responsibilities and aspects of their way of life while getting involved in alcohol and drug rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the degree of rehab offered in an inpatient or residential rehabilitation program which is significantly more intensive. Outpatient treatment might be well suited for a person who has a brief history of drug abuse for instance, but will most definitely not be adequate for somebody whose treatment needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals involved in drug abuse often need an extreme environmental change, because many of the things which trigger their drug and alcohol use are strictly environmental. By way of example, if a person is being physically or psychologically mistreated and this is prompting their drug or alcohol use, there is no way for any rehabilitation endeavours to achieve success if they return to such conditions every day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can take advantage of group and one-on-one counseling, in addition to family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities offer services five to seven days a week on either a part time or full time basis for four weeks or longer in some cases.