Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the ability to sustain certain responsibilities and elements of their lifestyle while taking part in alcohol and drug rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the amount of rehabilitation provided within an inpatient or residential rehab setting which can be a lot more intensive. Outpatient treatment could be suitable for someone who has a brief history of substance abuse as an example, but will most surely not be adequate for a person whose rehab needs exceed what outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals dealing with drug abuse often require a considerable environmental change, because many of the things which trigger their drug and alcohol use are purely environmental. For instance, when someone has been physically or emotionally mistreated and this is triggering their drug or alcohol use, there is no way for any treatment efforts to achieve success if they go back to such circumstances on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and one-on-one counseling, along with family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most programs offer services five to seven days a week on either a part time or full time basis for four weeks or longer in some cases.