Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the opportunity to maintain specific responsibilities and aspects of their way of life while getting involved in drug and alcohol rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of treatment, and shouldn't be mistaken for the amount of rehabilitation provided in an inpatient or residential treatment setting that's much more intensive. Outpatient treatment may be ideal for someone who has a brief history of substance abuse as an example, but will most surely not be adequate for someone whose rehab needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals dealing with drug abuse often require a considerable change of environment, because most of the things that prompt their substance abuse are purely environmental. As an example, when someone is being physically or psychologically abused and this is prompting their substance abuse, it's impossible for any rehab efforts to achieve success should they return to such situations on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and individual counseling, in addition to family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities offer services 5 to 7 days per week on either a part-time or full time basis for 30 days or longer in some instances.