Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the opportunity to maintain specific obligations and elements of their way of life while getting involved in alcohol and drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate degree of rehabilitation, and should not be mistaken for the level of treatment provided within an inpatient or residential rehab program which is significantly more extensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be well suited for anyone who has a short history of drug abuse for example, but will most surely not be adequate for someone whose rehabilitation needs go beyond what outpatient treatment is able to offer. Individuals dealing with drug and alcohol use often require a considerable environmental change, because many of the things which trigger their substance abuse are purely environmental. As an example, when someone is being physically or psychologically mistreated and this is prompting their drug or alcohol use, it's impossible for any rehabilitation efforts to achieve success should they go back to such situations every day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can engage in group and one-on-one counseling, as well as family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities will provide services 6 or 7 days each week on either a part-time or full-time schedule for 1 month or longer in some cases.