Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the ability to maintain specific responsibilities and elements of their lifestyle while getting involved in alcohol and drug rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehab, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of treatment offered in an inpatient or residential rehabilitation setting that is much more extensive. Outpatient treatment may be suitable for somebody who has a short history of substance abuse for instance, but will almost certainly not be sufficient for someone whose rehab needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals dealing with substance abuse often need a considerable change of environment, because most of the things that trigger their drug abuse are strictly environmental. For example, if someone else is being physically or emotionally mistreated and this is prompting their substance abuse, it's impossible for any rehabilitation efforts to have success whenever they return to such circumstances each day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and individual therapy, in addition to family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most programs offer services 6 or 7 days a week on either a part time or full time basis for 30 days or longer in some cases.