Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the chance to maintain specific responsibilities and elements of their way of life while taking part in alcohol and drug rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehabilitation, and should not be mistaken for the degree of rehabilitation provided within an inpatient or residential rehab setting which is much more extensive. Outpatient treatment could be ideal for someone who has a short history of substance abuse for instance, but will most definitely not be adequate for someone whose rehab needs go beyond what outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals involved in drug and alcohol use often require a considerable environmental change, because most of the things that trigger their substance abuse are strictly environmental. For example, when someone is being physically or psychologically mistreated and this is prompting their drug or alcohol use, there is no way for any treatment endeavours to achieve success should they go back to such conditions each day. In outpatient treatment, clients can take advantage of group and individual counseling, as well as family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most centers will provide services five to seven days each week on either a part-time or full time schedule for four weeks or longer in some instances.