Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the ability to maintain certain responsibilities and elements of their lifestyle while getting involved in alcohol and drug rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehab, and should not be mistaken for the level of treatment provided within an inpatient or residential rehabilitation program which is much more extensive. Outpatient treatment may be well suited for somebody who has a brief history of substance abuse for instance, but will almost certainly not be sufficient for somebody whose rehab needs exceed what outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals involved in drug and alcohol use often require a considerable environmental change, because many of the things that prompt their drug and alcohol use are purely environmental. By way of example, if a person is being physically or emotionally abused and this is triggering their drug or alcohol use, there is no way for any treatment efforts to have success whenever they return to such conditions every day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can take advantage of group and individual counseling, as well as family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities will provide services 6 or 7 days each week on either a part-time or full-time schedule for four weeks or longer in some cases.