Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the ability to maintain specific obligations and aspects of their way of life while taking part in drug and alcohol rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehab, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of rehabilitation offered within an inpatient or residential treatment program which can be a lot more extensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be suited to a person who has a brief history of drug or alcohol use for example, but will almost certainly not be sufficient for an individual whose rehab needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals involved in substance abuse often require a considerable change of environment, because many of the things that prompt their drug abuse are strictly environmental. As an example, if someone is being physically or emotionally mistreated and this is triggering their substance abuse, there is no way for any treatment efforts to succeed whenever they go back to such situations on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can take advantage of group and individual counseling, in addition to family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most programs will provide services 5 to 7 days each week on either a part-time or full-time basis for 30 days or longer in some cases.