Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the chance to sustain certain responsibilities and aspects of their lifestyle while getting involved in drug and alcohol treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehab, and should not be mistaken for the level of treatment offered in an inpatient or residential treatment setting that's a lot more intensive. Outpatient treatment could be suitable for someone who has a short history of substance abuse for instance, but will most surely not be adequate for someone whose rehab needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals dealing with drug abuse often require a considerable environmental change, because most of the things that trigger their drug abuse are purely environmental. As an 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 should they go back to such situations on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can take advantage of group and one-on-one counseling, along with family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most programs will provide services 5 to 7 days a week on either a part-time or full-time basis for four weeks or longer in some instances.