Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the opportunity to maintain certain responsibilities and elements of their way of life while getting involved in drug rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of rehabilitation, and should not be mistaken for the amount of treatment provided within an inpatient or residential rehab setting that is significantly more extensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be well suited for someone who has a short history of drug or alcohol use for example, but will certainly not be sufficient for someone whose treatment needs exceed what outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals involved in drug abuse often require a considerable change of environment, because most of the things that prompt their drug abuse are strictly environmental. For example, when someone is being physically or emotionally abused and this is triggering their drug abuse, it's impossible for any rehab endeavours to achieve success whenever they return to such circumstances every day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and one-on-one counseling, in addition to family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities offer services 5 to 7 days each week on either a part time or full-time schedule for four weeks or longer in some instances.