Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the chance to sustain specific obligations and aspects of their way of life while getting involved in alcohol and drug rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehab, and shouldn't be mistaken for the amount of treatment offered in an inpatient or residential rehab program which is much more intensive. Outpatient treatment may be well suited for someone who has a brief history of drug abuse for instance, but will most surely not be sufficient for someone whose treatment needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals dealing with drug abuse often require a considerable change of environment, because most of the things that trigger their substance abuse are purely environmental. For example, if a person is being physically or emotionally mistreated and this is triggering their drug abuse, there is no way for any rehabilitation endeavours to achieve success if they go back to such circumstances on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and individual counseling, as well as family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities will provide services five to seven days a week on either a part time or full-time schedule for 30 days or longer in some instances.