Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the ability to sustain specific responsibilities and elements of their life-style while getting involved in drug and alcohol rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehabilitation, and should not be mistaken for the amount of rehabilitation offered in an inpatient or residential rehab program which is much more intensive. Outpatient treatment may be ideal for anyone who has a short history of drug or alcohol use for instance, but will almost certainly not be sufficient for a person whose treatment needs exceed what outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals dealing with drug abuse often need a considerable change of environment, because many of the things which trigger their drug and alcohol use 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 rehabilitation efforts to achieve success whenever they go back to such circumstances on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can benefit from group and individual counseling, in addition to family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities will provide services five to seven days a week on either a part-time or full-time schedule for four weeks or longer in some cases.