Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the chance to sustain specific responsibilities and elements of their way of life while taking part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of rehab, and shouldn't be mistaken for the amount of rehabilitation offered in an inpatient or residential rehabilitation program which is much more extensive. Outpatient treatment may be suitable for someone who has a brief history of drug abuse for example, but will almost certainly not be sufficient for a person whose rehab needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals dealing with drug abuse often require an extreme change of environment, because many of the things that trigger their drug and alcohol use are strictly environmental. By way of example, if someone else is being physically or psychologically mistreated and this is prompting their drug or alcohol use, it's impossible for any rehab endeavours to have success whenever they return to such circumstances on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can engage in group and individual counseling, along with family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most programs will provide services six or seven days each week on either a part time or full-time schedule for 30 days or longer in some cases.