Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the opportunity to sustain certain obligations and aspects of their lifestyle while getting involved in drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of treatment, and shouldn't be mistaken for the level of treatment provided in an inpatient or residential rehabilitation setting which is much more extensive. Outpatient treatment could be suited to anyone who has a short history of drug abuse for instance, but will most surely not be sufficient for somebody whose rehabilitation needs exceed what outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals involved in substance abuse often require a considerable change of environment, because many of the things which trigger their drug abuse are strictly environmental. As an example, if someone is being physically or psychologically mistreated and this is prompting their drug or alcohol use, it's impossible for any rehab efforts to have success should they go back to such conditions each day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can benefit from group and individual therapy, in addition to family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most programs will provide services 6 or 7 days each week on either a part-time or full time basis for thirty days or longer in some cases.