Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the ability to sustain specific obligations and elements of their lifestyle while getting involved in drug and alcohol rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of treatment, and should not be mistaken for the degree of rehab provided in an inpatient or residential rehab program which can be much more intensive. Outpatient treatment may be ideal for someone who has a short history of drug or alcohol use for instance, but will most surely not be sufficient for an individual whose rehab needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is prepared to provide. Individuals involved in drug and alcohol use often need a considerable environmental change, because many of the things that prompt their drug and alcohol use are strictly environmental. By way of example, when someone is being physically or psychologically abused and this is triggering their substance abuse, it's impossible for any rehabilitation endeavours to have success whenever they return to such circumstances on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, clients can engage in group and individual counseling, in addition to family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities will provide services 6 or 7 days a week on either a part time or full-time schedule for thirty days or longer in some instances.