Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the chance to sustain specific responsibilities and aspects of their way of life while getting involved in drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the amount of rehab provided in an inpatient or residential rehabilitation setting which can be much more intensive. Outpatient treatment may be suitable for a person who has a short history of substance abuse for example, but will almost certainly not be adequate for a person whose treatment needs exceed what outpatient treatment is able to offer. Individuals dealing with substance abuse often require a considerable change of environment, because most of the things that trigger their drug and alcohol use are purely environmental. For example, when someone is being physically or emotionally abused and this is prompting their drug abuse, there is no way for any rehab efforts to have success should they return to such circumstances each day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and individual therapy, in addition to family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most centers offer services 5 to 7 days each week on either a part-time or full time basis for four weeks or longer in some cases.