Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the opportunity to maintain certain obligations and aspects of their way of life while taking part in drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of treatment, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of rehabilitation provided in an inpatient or residential rehabilitation program that's significantly more extensive. Outpatient treatment may be suited to anyone who has a brief history of substance abuse for example, but will certainly not be sufficient for a person whose rehab needs exceed 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 which trigger their drug and alcohol use are purely environmental. As an example, if someone else is being physically or psychologically abused and this is triggering their drug or alcohol use, there is no way for any rehab endeavours to achieve success should they return to such conditions on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and individual counseling, in addition to family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most programs will provide services 6 or 7 days a week on either a part-time or full time basis for thirty days or longer in some cases.