Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the chance to sustain certain obligations and aspects of their lifestyle while taking part in drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the amount of rehab provided within an inpatient or residential rehabilitation setting which is much more extensive. Outpatient treatment might be ideal for somebody who has a short history of substance abuse for instance, but will almost certainly not be adequate for a person whose rehab needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals dealing with drug abuse often require a considerable change of environment, because most of the things which prompt their drug and alcohol use are purely environmental. For example, when someone is being physically or emotionally mistreated and this is prompting their drug abuse, there is no way for any rehab efforts to succeed if they return to such situations on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and one-on-one counseling, as well as family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most programs 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.