Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the opportunity to maintain certain obligations and aspects of their lifestyle while getting involved in drug and alcohol rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the degree of rehab provided within an inpatient or residential rehab setting that's a lot more intensive. Outpatient treatment may be well suited for anyone who has a short history of substance abuse for instance, but will almost certainly not be adequate for a person 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 many of the things that trigger their drug and alcohol use are strictly environmental. As an example, when someone is being physically or psychologically mistreated and this is prompting their drug or alcohol use, there is no way for any treatment efforts to achieve success if they return to such conditions every day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and individual counseling, as well as family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most programs will provide services 5 to 7 days a week on either a part-time or full time schedule for 1 month or longer in some instances.