Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the ability to sustain specific responsibilities and aspects of their lifestyle while taking part in drug and alcohol rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of treatment, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of rehabilitation offered within an inpatient or residential treatment program which can be a lot more extensive. Outpatient treatment may be suitable for somebody who has a short history of drug or alcohol use for example, but will almost certainly not be adequate for someone whose rehab needs go beyond what outpatient treatment is able to offer. Individuals involved in substance abuse often require an extreme change of environment, because many of the things that trigger their substance abuse are strictly environmental. For instance, if someone else is being physically or psychologically mistreated and this is prompting their drug abuse, it's impossible for any rehab efforts to succeed should they go back to such situations every day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can take advantage of group and individual therapy, in addition to family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities offer services 5 to 7 days per week on either a part-time or full-time basis for four weeks or longer in some cases.