Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the chance to maintain specific obligations and aspects of their life-style while getting involved in alcohol and drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of treatment, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of rehabilitation provided within an inpatient or residential treatment program that is much more extensive. Outpatient treatment could be ideal for someone who has a short history of drug or alcohol use for instance, but will almost certainly not be sufficient for an individual whose rehab needs exceed what outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals involved in drug abuse often require a considerable environmental change, because many of the things that trigger their substance abuse are purely environmental. For example, if a person has been physically or psychologically abused and this is triggering their substance abuse, there is no way for any rehabilitation efforts to succeed if they go back to such situations on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can benefit from group and individual counseling, along with family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities offer services six or seven days each week on either a part-time or full time basis for 30 days or longer in some instances.