Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the opportunity to sustain certain responsibilities and aspects of their lifestyle while getting involved in drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of rehabilitation, and should not be mistaken for the level of rehabilitation provided within an inpatient or residential rehabilitation program which is significantly more intensive. Outpatient treatment could be well suited for anyone who has a short history of drug or alcohol use for example, but will most surely not be adequate for someone whose treatment needs exceed what outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals dealing with drug abuse often require an extreme change of environment, because many of the things which prompt their substance abuse are strictly environmental. For example, when someone has been physically or emotionally abused and this is triggering their drug 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 one-on-one counseling, in addition to family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most programs will provide services 5 to 7 days each week on either a part time or full time schedule for four weeks or longer in some instances.