Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the opportunity to maintain specific obligations and aspects of their way of life while taking part in drug and alcohol rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of rehabilitation offered in an inpatient or residential rehabilitation program which is much more intensive. Outpatient treatment might be suitable for anyone who has a brief history of substance abuse as an example, but will most surely not be adequate for somebody whose rehabilitation needs exceed what outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals involved in drug and alcohol use often require an extreme environmental change, because many of the things which prompt their substance abuse are purely environmental. As an example, when someone is being physically or psychologically abused and this is triggering their drug abuse, there is no way for any rehab endeavours to achieve success if they go back to such circumstances on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can engage in group and one-on-one counseling, in addition to family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities offer services six or seven days a week on either a part-time or full time schedule for four weeks or longer in some cases.