Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the chance to maintain specific obligations and aspects of their lifestyle while taking part in alcohol and drug rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the degree of rehab offered within an inpatient or residential rehabilitation program which is significantly more extensive. Outpatient treatment might be suited to a person who has a brief history of drug or alcohol use for instance, but will almost certainly not be adequate for somebody whose rehab needs go beyond what outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals dealing with drug and alcohol use often require a considerable change of environment, because many of the things which prompt their substance abuse are purely environmental. For instance, when someone is being physically or emotionally abused and this is triggering their drug abuse, there is no way for any rehab endeavours to achieve success should they return to such situations on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and individual therapy, in addition to 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 thirty days or longer in some instances.