Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the opportunity to sustain certain obligations and aspects of their life-style while getting involved in alcohol and drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of treatment, and shouldn't be mistaken for the amount of rehab offered within an inpatient or residential rehab program that is much more extensive. Outpatient treatment may be well suited for someone who has a short history of drug or alcohol use for example, but will almost certainly not be sufficient for an individual whose rehab needs exceed what outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals involved in drug abuse often need a considerable environmental change, because many of the things that prompt their substance abuse are strictly environmental. As an example, if someone has been physically or emotionally abused and this is prompting their substance abuse, there is no way for any rehab efforts to achieve success whenever they return to such conditions on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and one-on-one counseling, in addition to family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most programs offer services six or seven days each week on either a part-time or full time schedule for 30 days or longer in some cases.