Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the opportunity to sustain certain obligations and aspects of their life-style while taking part in alcohol and drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of rehab, and should not be mistaken for the degree of treatment provided in an inpatient or residential treatment setting that is much more intensive. Outpatient treatment could be suitable for anyone who has a brief history of drug abuse for instance, but will most surely not be adequate for an individual whose treatment needs exceed what outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals dealing with substance abuse often need a considerable environmental change, because many of the things that prompt their substance abuse are purely environmental. For example, if someone is being physically or emotionally abused and this is prompting their drug abuse, it's impossible for any rehab endeavours to have success if they return to such circumstances every day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and individual counseling, in addition to family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most programs offer services 5 to 7 days a week on either a part-time or full-time schedule for 30 days or longer in some instances.