Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the ability to sustain specific obligations and elements of their way of life while getting involved in drug and alcohol treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of rehabilitation, and should not be mistaken for the level of rehab provided within an inpatient or residential rehab setting which is much more extensive. Outpatient treatment may be suited to someone who has a short history of drug or alcohol use as an example, but will almost certainly not be sufficient for an individual whose treatment needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals dealing with substance abuse often need a considerable change of environment, because most of the things which trigger their drug abuse are purely environmental. By way of example, if someone is being physically or psychologically abused and this is prompting their substance abuse, there is no way for any rehab endeavours to succeed if they go back to such circumstances on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can benefit from group and one-on-one counseling, as well as family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most programs offer services five to seven days each week on either a part time or full-time schedule for 30 days or longer in some instances.