Outpatient treatment gives rehabilitation clients the chance to sustain certain obligations and elements of their lifestyle while taking part in drug rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of rehab, and should not be mistaken for the degree of rehabilitation offered within an inpatient or residential treatment program that's much more intensive. Outpatient treatment might be well suited for a person who has a brief history of substance abuse for example, but will almost certainly not be sufficient for somebody whose treatment needs go beyond that which outpatient treatment is able to offer. Individuals dealing with substance abuse often require a considerable environmental change, because many of the things which trigger their drug and alcohol use are purely environmental. As an example, if someone else is being physically or psychologically mistreated and this is prompting their drug abuse, there is no way for any treatment efforts to succeed if they return to such circumstances on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can benefit from group and individual therapy, as well as family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most programs will provide services 5 to 7 days per week on either a part-time or full time schedule for 1 month or longer in some instances.