Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the ability to sustain specific responsibilities and elements of their lifestyle while taking part in drug and alcohol rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of rehab, and should not be mistaken for the degree of treatment offered in an inpatient or residential treatment setting which is much more extensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be suited to somebody who has a brief history of drug or alcohol use for example, but will most definitely not be sufficient for a person whose rehabilitation needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals dealing with substance abuse often need a considerable change of environment, because many of the things which prompt their substance abuse are purely environmental. For example, if a person is being physically or emotionally abused and this is triggering their drug abuse, there is no way for any rehab efforts to succeed whenever they return to such situations on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can take advantage of group and one-on-one therapy, as well as family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most centers offer services six or seven days a week on either a part time or full-time schedule for four weeks or longer in some cases.