Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the opportunity to maintain specific obligations and aspects of their way of life while getting involved in alcohol and drug rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of rehab, and should not be mistaken for the level of rehab provided in an inpatient or residential rehabilitation setting that's a lot more extensive. Outpatient treatment could be suited to a person who has a brief history of drug abuse as an example, but will certainly not be sufficient for a person whose rehab needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals dealing with drug and alcohol use often require a considerable change of environment, because most of the things which prompt their substance abuse are strictly environmental. For example, if a person is being physically or psychologically mistreated and this is prompting their substance abuse, it's impossible for any rehabilitation efforts to achieve success should they return to such conditions on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can engage in group and individual therapy, along with family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most programs offer services 6 or 7 days per week on either a part time or full-time schedule for four weeks or longer in some instances.