Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the opportunity to maintain specific responsibilities and aspects of their lifestyle while getting involved in drug and alcohol rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehab, and shouldn't be mistaken for the degree of treatment provided in an inpatient or residential treatment program which is much more extensive. Outpatient treatment may be well suited for somebody who has a short history of drug abuse as an example, but will certainly not be adequate for a person whose rehabilitation needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is able to offer. Individuals involved in drug abuse often require a considerable change of environment, because many of the things which prompt their drug and alcohol use are purely environmental. For instance, when someone has been physically or emotionally abused and this is triggering their drug or alcohol use, it's impossible for any rehab endeavours to have success should they return to such conditions on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and one-on-one counseling, in addition to family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most programs offer services 6 or 7 days each week on either a part time or full time schedule for 30 days or longer in some cases.