Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the opportunity to maintain specific responsibilities and elements of their lifestyle while getting involved in drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of rehab provided within an inpatient or residential treatment program that is much more intensive. Outpatient treatment may be well suited for a person who has a short history of drug or alcohol use for example, but will most definitely not be adequate for a person whose rehab needs exceed what outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals dealing with substance abuse often need an extreme change of environment, because most of the things that trigger their drug and alcohol use are strictly environmental. For example, when someone is being physically or emotionally mistreated and this is prompting their substance abuse, it's impossible for any treatment endeavours to achieve success whenever they return to such situations on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can benefit from group and individual therapy, along with family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most programs offer services five to seven days a week on either a part-time or full time basis for four weeks or longer in some cases.