Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the opportunity to sustain certain responsibilities and aspects of their life-style while getting involved in drug and alcohol rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehabilitation, and should not be mistaken for the degree of treatment offered within an inpatient or residential rehab program that is significantly more intensive. Outpatient treatment could be suited to a person who has a brief history of drug abuse as an example, but will most definitely not be sufficient for an individual whose rehab needs exceed what outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals involved in drug and alcohol use often require an extreme change of environment, because many of the things which trigger their drug and alcohol use are purely environmental. For instance, when someone is being physically or psychologically abused and this is prompting their drug or alcohol use, it's impossible for any treatment endeavours to succeed should they return to such situations every day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and individual therapy, as well as family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most programs will provide services 6 or 7 days each week on either a part-time or full-time schedule for 1 month or longer in some cases.