Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the ability to sustain certain responsibilities and elements of their way of life while getting involved in drug and alcohol treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehab, and shouldn't be mistaken for the degree of treatment offered within an inpatient or residential rehabilitation program which can be significantly more intensive. Outpatient treatment may be suited to someone who has a short history of drug or alcohol use as an example, but will most surely not be sufficient for an individual whose treatment needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals dealing with drug abuse often need a considerable environmental change, because many of the things that trigger their substance abuse are strictly environmental. For instance, if a person has been physically or emotionally mistreated and this is prompting their drug or alcohol use, there is no way for any treatment endeavours to succeed should they go back to such situations on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can benefit from group and one-on-one counseling, along with family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most programs offer services five to seven days each week on either a part-time or full-time basis for four weeks or longer in some instances.