Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the chance to maintain certain obligations and aspects of their lifestyle while getting involved in alcohol and drug rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of rehabilitation, and should not be mistaken for the degree of treatment offered within an inpatient or residential treatment setting which can be significantly more extensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be ideal for somebody who has a short history of drug abuse as an example, but will almost certainly not be adequate for an individual whose rehab needs go beyond what outpatient treatment is able to offer. Individuals dealing with drug abuse often need a considerable change of environment, because most of the things which trigger their substance abuse are strictly environmental. By way of example, if someone is being physically or emotionally abused and this is triggering their drug abuse, it's impossible for any treatment efforts to have success if they return to such situations on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can take advantage of group and individual therapy, as well as family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities offer services 6 or 7 days per week on either a part time or full-time basis for 1 month or longer in some cases.