Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the opportunity to sustain specific responsibilities and aspects of their life-style while getting involved in drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehab, and should not be mistaken for the level of treatment provided in an inpatient or residential treatment setting which is significantly more intensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be well suited for someone who has a brief history of substance abuse for example, but will almost certainly not be sufficient for a person whose rehabilitation needs exceed what outpatient treatment is able to offer. Individuals involved in drug and alcohol use often require an extreme environmental change, because many of the things that prompt their drug and alcohol use are purely 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 treatment endeavours to achieve success should they return to such circumstances every day. In outpatient treatment, clients can take advantage of group and individual therapy, in addition to family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities offer services six or seven days each week on either a part-time or full-time schedule for 30 days or longer in some instances.