Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the chance to sustain certain obligations and elements of their way of life while taking part in drug rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehabilitation, and should not be mistaken for the amount of rehab offered in an inpatient or residential rehabilitation setting which is much more intensive. Outpatient treatment could be suitable for anyone who has a short history of drug abuse for example, but will most definitely not be adequate for somebody whose rehab needs exceed what outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals dealing with drug abuse often require an extreme change of environment, because many of the things that trigger their substance abuse are purely environmental. As an example, if someone is being physically or emotionally mistreated and this is triggering their drug or alcohol use, it's impossible for any rehab efforts to succeed whenever they return to such conditions each day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and individual counseling, as well as family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most programs will provide services six or seven days each week on either a part-time or full time basis for 1 month or longer in some cases.