Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the opportunity to maintain specific responsibilities and aspects of their way of life while taking part in drug rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehab, and should not be mistaken for the amount of rehabilitation offered in an inpatient or residential rehabilitation program which is significantly more extensive. Outpatient treatment could be suited to somebody who has a brief history of substance abuse for example, but will certainly not be sufficient for a person whose treatment needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals dealing with drug and alcohol use often need a considerable change of environment, because many of the things that trigger their drug abuse are purely environmental. As an example, if someone else is being physically or emotionally abused and this is triggering their substance abuse, it's impossible for any rehabilitation endeavours to succeed should they return to such situations on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and individual counseling, as well as family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities offer services 6 or 7 days each week on either a part time or full-time basis for thirty days or longer in some instances.