Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the opportunity to maintain specific obligations and aspects of their life-style while getting involved in drug and alcohol rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of treatment, and should not be mistaken for the level of rehabilitation provided within an inpatient or residential treatment setting that is significantly more intensive. Outpatient treatment could be ideal for anyone who has a short history of substance abuse for instance, but will almost certainly not be sufficient for someone whose rehab needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals dealing with drug and alcohol use often require a considerable environmental change, because many of the things that prompt their drug and alcohol use are purely environmental. As an example, if someone else is being physically or emotionally abused and this is prompting their substance abuse, there is no way for any rehabilitation endeavours to succeed whenever they return to such conditions on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can engage in group and one-on-one therapy, as well as family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most programs offer services 5 to 7 days each week on either a part time or full time schedule for 1 month or longer in some instances.