Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the opportunity to maintain certain responsibilities and elements of their way of life while taking part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of treatment, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of treatment provided in an inpatient or residential rehabilitation program that's much more extensive. Outpatient treatment might be ideal for someone who has a short history of substance abuse for instance, but will almost certainly not be adequate for someone whose treatment needs go beyond what outpatient treatment is able to offer. Individuals involved in drug and alcohol use often need a considerable change of environment, because many of the things that trigger their substance abuse are strictly environmental. For instance, if someone is being physically or psychologically abused and this is triggering their drug abuse, there is no way for any rehab efforts to succeed if they return to such conditions each day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and one-on-one therapy, as well as family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most programs offer services five to seven days per week on either a part-time or full time schedule for 1 month or longer in some instances.