Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the ability to sustain specific responsibilities and aspects of their lifestyle while getting involved in drug and alcohol rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of rehabilitation, and shouldn't be mistaken for the degree of treatment provided in an inpatient or residential rehab program that's a lot more intensive. Outpatient treatment may be well suited for someone who has a brief history of drug abuse for example, but will most surely not be sufficient for someone whose rehabilitation needs exceed what outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals dealing with substance abuse often require a considerable change of environment, because many of the things which prompt their substance abuse are purely environmental. For instance, if someone else is being physically or psychologically mistreated and this is prompting their substance abuse, there is no way for any rehab endeavours to succeed whenever they return to such circumstances on a daily basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can take advantage of group and one-on-one counseling, in addition to family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most programs offer services six or seven days per week on either a part-time or full-time schedule for 1 month or longer in some cases.