Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the chance to maintain specific responsibilities and aspects of their lifestyle while getting involved in alcohol and drug rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehab, and shouldn't be mistaken for the degree of treatment offered in an inpatient or residential rehab program which can be a lot more intensive. Outpatient treatment may be suitable for anyone who has a short history of drug or alcohol use for instance, but will most definitely not be adequate for an individual whose rehab needs exceed what outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals dealing with drug abuse often need an extreme change of environment, because most of the things that prompt their drug and alcohol use are purely environmental. For example, if someone else is being physically or emotionally abused and this is triggering their drug or alcohol use, it's impossible for any rehab efforts to have success should they return to such circumstances each day. In outpatient treatment, clients can engage in group and one-on-one 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 basis for thirty days or longer in some cases.