Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the ability to sustain certain responsibilities and aspects of their way of life while getting involved in drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of treatment, and should not be mistaken for the level of rehabilitation provided within an inpatient or residential rehabilitation setting which is much more intensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be suitable for somebody who has a brief history of drug abuse for example, but will most surely not be sufficient for somebody whose rehab needs go beyond what outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals involved in drug abuse often require a considerable environmental change, because many of the things which prompt their drug abuse are strictly environmental. As an example, if a person is being physically or psychologically abused and this is prompting their drug or alcohol use, it's impossible for any treatment endeavours to have success should they go back to such circumstances on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can take advantage of group and individual counseling, 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.