Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the ability to maintain certain responsibilities and aspects of their lifestyle while getting involved in alcohol and drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of treatment, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of treatment provided within an inpatient or residential rehab setting that is significantly more intensive. Outpatient treatment might be suitable for somebody who has a short history of drug or alcohol use for instance, but will most definitely not be sufficient for someone whose rehab needs go beyond what outpatient treatment is able to offer. Individuals dealing with substance abuse often need an extreme change of environment, because most of the things that prompt their drug and alcohol use are strictly environmental. For instance, if someone is being physically or psychologically abused and this is triggering their drug abuse, it's impossible for any rehab endeavours to succeed should they return to such circumstances on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can engage in group and one-on-one counseling, in addition to 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 1 month or longer in some cases.