Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the chance to sustain certain responsibilities and elements of their way of life while getting involved in alcohol and drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehab, and should not be mistaken for the degree of treatment offered within an inpatient or residential treatment setting which can be significantly more extensive. Outpatient treatment could be suitable for somebody who has a short history of drug or alcohol use for instance, but will almost certainly not be sufficient for somebody whose treatment needs exceed what outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals dealing with substance abuse often need a considerable change of environment, because many of the things that trigger their substance abuse are purely environmental. As an example, if someone else is being physically or emotionally mistreated and this is prompting their substance abuse, it's impossible for any treatment endeavours to succeed should they go back to such circumstances each day. In outpatient treatment, clients can benefit from group and one-on-one counseling, as well as family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most programs will provide services 6 or 7 days per week on either a part time or full time basis for four weeks or longer in some cases.