Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the chance to sustain specific obligations and elements of their life-style while taking part in alcohol and drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehab, and should not be mistaken for the amount of treatment offered in an inpatient or residential treatment program that's significantly more intensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be suited to someone who has a short history of drug abuse for instance, but will almost certainly not be adequate for someone whose rehab needs exceed what outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals dealing with drug abuse often need a considerable change of environment, because many of the things that trigger their drug abuse are strictly environmental. As an example, when someone is being physically or psychologically abused and this is triggering their drug or alcohol use, there is no way for any rehabilitation endeavours to have success if they return to such situations on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can take advantage of group and individual therapy, as well as family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most programs 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 cases.