Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the opportunity to sustain specific responsibilities and aspects of their life-style while taking part in drug and alcohol treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of treatment, and shouldn't be mistaken for the amount of rehabilitation provided within an inpatient or residential rehabilitation setting which is much more intensive. Outpatient treatment may be suited to somebody who has a short history of drug or alcohol use for instance, but will most surely not be adequate for an individual whose rehab needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is able to offer. Individuals dealing with drug abuse often need an extreme change of environment, because many of the things which prompt their drug and alcohol use 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 rehab efforts to achieve success if they return to such circumstances on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can engage in group and one-on-one counseling, in addition to family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most programs will provide services 6 or 7 days per week on either a part-time or full-time schedule for four weeks or longer in some instances.