Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the opportunity to sustain specific responsibilities and elements of their lifestyle while taking part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehabilitation, and should not be mistaken for the level of rehab offered within an inpatient or residential rehabilitation program that is significantly more intensive. Outpatient treatment may be suited to someone who has a brief history of drug or alcohol use for example, but will most surely not be sufficient for an individual whose rehab needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals involved in drug and alcohol use often require a considerable change of environment, because most of the things which trigger their substance abuse are purely environmental. For instance, if a person is being physically or emotionally abused and this is triggering their substance abuse, it's impossible for any treatment endeavours to achieve success should they return to such circumstances every day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and individual counseling, in addition to family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most centers offer services six or seven days each week on either a part-time or full time schedule for thirty days or longer in some cases.