Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the ability to maintain specific responsibilities and aspects of their lifestyle while getting involved in drug and alcohol treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of rehab, and should not be mistaken for the level of treatment provided within an inpatient or residential rehab setting that's significantly more extensive. Outpatient treatment could be well suited for somebody who has a brief history of drug or alcohol use for example, but will certainly not be adequate for someone whose rehabilitation needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is able to offer. Individuals dealing with substance abuse often need a considerable change of environment, because many of the things that prompt their drug and alcohol use are purely environmental. For instance, when someone is being physically or emotionally mistreated and this is triggering their drug or alcohol use, there is no way for any treatment efforts to succeed should they return to such circumstances on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can take advantage of group and individual therapy, as well as family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most programs will provide services six or seven days a week on either a part time or full-time basis for 1 month or longer in some instances.