Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the opportunity to sustain certain obligations and elements of their lifestyle while taking part in drug rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of treatment, and should not be mistaken for the amount of rehabilitation offered within an inpatient or residential rehabilitation setting which is significantly more intensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be ideal for a person who has a short history of substance abuse as an example, but will almost certainly not be sufficient for a person whose treatment needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals dealing with drug abuse often need a considerable environmental change, because most of the things that prompt their drug abuse are strictly environmental. For example, if someone else is being physically or emotionally mistreated and this is triggering their substance abuse, it's impossible for any rehab endeavours to achieve success whenever they return to such situations on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and individual therapy, in addition to family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most programs will provide services 5 to 7 days a week on either a part time or full time basis for thirty days or longer in some instances.