Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the chance to sustain certain obligations and elements of their lifestyle while getting involved in drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of rehabilitation, and should not be mistaken for the amount of treatment offered in an inpatient or residential rehabilitation setting that's much more intensive. Outpatient treatment may be well suited for anyone who has a short history of drug or alcohol use for example, but will most definitely not be sufficient for someone whose rehabilitation needs exceed what outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals dealing with drug abuse often need an extreme change of environment, because most of the things which prompt their substance abuse are strictly environmental. For instance, when someone is being physically or psychologically abused and this is triggering their drug or alcohol use, there is no way for any treatment endeavours to have success should they return to such conditions on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can benefit from group and one-on-one counseling, along with family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most programs offer services 6 or 7 days each week on either a part time or full-time basis for four weeks or longer in some instances.