Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the chance to sustain certain obligations and elements of their way of life while taking part in alcohol and drug rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehab, and shouldn't be mistaken for the degree of rehabilitation offered within an inpatient or residential treatment setting that is much more extensive. Outpatient treatment could be suited to a person who has a short history of drug or alcohol use for example, but will certainly not be sufficient for someone whose rehab needs exceed what outpatient treatment is able to offer. Individuals dealing with substance abuse often need an extreme environmental change, because most of the things which trigger their drug and alcohol use are purely environmental. As an example, if a person has been physically or psychologically abused and this is prompting their drug abuse, there is no way for any rehabilitation efforts to succeed should they return to such circumstances on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and individual counseling, as well as family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most programs will provide services six or seven days per week on either a part-time or full time basis for thirty days or longer in some instances.