Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the opportunity to maintain certain responsibilities and aspects of their way of life while taking part in alcohol and drug rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of treatment, and should not be mistaken for the degree of rehab provided within an inpatient or residential treatment setting which can be significantly more intensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be ideal for someone who has a short history of drug abuse as an example, but will most surely not be adequate for someone whose treatment needs exceed what outpatient treatment is able to offer. Individuals involved in substance abuse often need a considerable change of environment, because many of the things which prompt their drug and alcohol use are strictly environmental. For example, if a person is being physically or emotionally abused and this is prompting their substance abuse, there is no way for any treatment endeavours to have success should they return to such conditions on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can engage in group and individual therapy, as well as family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most centers will provide services 6 or 7 days per week on either a part-time or full time basis for four weeks or longer in some instances.