Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the chance to sustain certain obligations and aspects of their life-style while getting involved in alcohol and drug rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of treatment, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of rehabilitation offered within an inpatient or residential treatment program which can be significantly more intensive. Outpatient treatment might be suited to a person who has a short history of drug or alcohol use for example, but will almost certainly not be sufficient for a person whose rehabilitation needs go beyond what outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals involved in drug abuse often require a considerable change of environment, because many of the things that trigger their substance abuse are purely environmental. As an example, if someone else is being physically or psychologically mistreated and this is prompting their substance abuse, there is no way for any rehab endeavours to achieve success should they return to such circumstances on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can benefit from group and individual therapy, as well as family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities offer services 5 to 7 days each week on either a part-time or full time basis for 30 days or longer in some cases.