Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the ability to maintain certain responsibilities and elements of their way of life while taking part in drug and alcohol rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the degree of rehabilitation provided in an inpatient or residential rehabilitation program which can be significantly more intensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be ideal for anyone who has a short history of substance abuse for instance, but will almost certainly not be sufficient for someone whose treatment needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals involved in substance abuse often need a considerable environmental change, because many of the things which prompt their drug abuse are strictly environmental. For instance, when someone is being physically or psychologically abused and this is triggering their drug or alcohol use, there is no way for any rehab endeavours to have success should they return to such circumstances every day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can benefit from group and one-on-one counseling, as well as family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities offer services five to seven days per week on either a part time or full time schedule for 30 days or longer in some cases.