Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the ability to sustain specific obligations and elements of their lifestyle while taking part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of rehab, and should not be mistaken for the level of rehabilitation provided in an inpatient or residential treatment setting that is significantly more extensive. Outpatient treatment could be suitable for a person who has a brief history of substance abuse for instance, but will certainly not be adequate for somebody whose rehab needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals dealing with substance abuse often require an extreme environmental change, because many of the things which prompt their drug and alcohol use are purely environmental. As an example, if someone has been physically or psychologically abused and this is triggering their drug or alcohol use, it's impossible for any rehabilitation efforts to succeed if they return to such circumstances each day. In outpatient treatment, clients can engage in group and individual counseling, as well as family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most programs will provide services five to seven days each week on either a part time or full time basis for thirty days or longer in some cases.