Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the ability to sustain certain obligations and aspects of their way of life while taking part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehab, and should not be mistaken for the amount of treatment provided in an inpatient or residential rehabilitation program that's significantly more extensive. Outpatient treatment may be suitable for someone who has a brief history of drug or alcohol use for example, but will most surely not be sufficient for an individual whose treatment needs exceed what outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals involved in substance abuse often require a considerable change of environment, because many of the things that trigger their drug and alcohol use are purely environmental. For instance, when someone has been physically or psychologically mistreated and this is prompting their substance abuse, there is no way for any rehab endeavours to succeed whenever they return to such circumstances on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and individual counseling, along with family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most programs will provide services five to seven days each week on either a part-time or full time schedule for thirty days or longer in some cases.