Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the opportunity to maintain specific responsibilities and aspects of their way of life while getting involved in alcohol and drug rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehab, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of rehab provided within an inpatient or residential treatment program which is much more intensive. Outpatient treatment may be suited to someone who has a short history of drug abuse for instance, but will most surely not be sufficient for a person whose rehab needs exceed what outpatient treatment is able to offer. Individuals involved in drug and alcohol use often need a considerable change of environment, because most of the things which prompt their substance abuse are purely environmental. By way of example, if someone else is being physically or psychologically mistreated and this is triggering their drug abuse, there is no way for any rehabilitation efforts to have success should they go back to such circumstances each day. In outpatient treatment, clients can benefit from group and individual therapy, in addition to family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most centers will provide services 6 or 7 days each week on either a part-time or full-time basis for 30 days or longer in some instances.