Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the opportunity to sustain certain responsibilities and aspects of their life-style while getting involved in drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the amount of treatment provided in an inpatient or residential rehab setting that is significantly more extensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be well suited for someone who has a short history of substance abuse for instance, but will certainly not be adequate for someone whose treatment needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals involved in substance abuse often need an extreme change of environment, because most of the things that prompt their drug abuse are strictly environmental. For example, when someone is being physically or emotionally abused and this is triggering their drug abuse, there is no way for any treatment endeavours to have success whenever they return to such conditions on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can engage in group and one-on-one counseling, as well as family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most programs will provide services 5 to 7 days per week on either a part time or full time basis for 30 days or longer in some cases.