Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the opportunity to maintain certain responsibilities and aspects of their way of life while taking part in drug and alcohol rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehab, and should not be mistaken for the level of treatment provided within an inpatient or residential treatment program that is a lot more intensive. Outpatient treatment may be suitable for anyone who has a short history of drug abuse for instance, but will certainly not be sufficient for someone whose rehab needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals dealing with substance abuse often require an extreme change of environment, because many of the things that trigger their drug abuse are strictly environmental. By way of example, if a person has been physically or psychologically mistreated and this is prompting their substance abuse, there is no way for any treatment endeavours to have success whenever they go back to such situations on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can benefit from group and individual therapy, in addition to family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most programs offer services five to seven days a week on either a part-time or full time basis for four weeks or longer in some instances.