Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the ability to sustain certain responsibilities and aspects of their way of life while taking part in drug rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of treatment, and shouldn't be mistaken for the amount of rehab offered within an inpatient or residential treatment program that is much more extensive. Outpatient treatment may be ideal for somebody who has a brief history of drug abuse for example, but will most definitely not be sufficient for an individual whose rehabilitation needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is able to offer. Individuals involved in substance abuse often need a considerable environmental change, because many of the things that prompt their drug abuse are purely environmental. As an example, if a person has been physically or emotionally mistreated and this is prompting their drug abuse, there is no way for any treatment endeavours to succeed if they return to such circumstances on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and one-on-one counseling, as well as family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most programs will provide services 5 to 7 days per week on either a part time or full time basis for 1 month or longer in some instances.