Outpatient treatment gives rehab clients the chance to maintain specific responsibilities and aspects of their life-style while getting involved in alcohol and drug rehabilitation services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of treatment, and should not be mistaken for the degree of rehabilitation provided within an inpatient or residential rehabilitation program which is much more extensive. Outpatient treatment could possibly be suitable for someone who has a brief history of drug or alcohol use for instance, but will most surely not be sufficient for an individual whose treatment needs exceed what outpatient treatment is prepared to offer. Individuals involved in substance abuse often need a considerable change of environment, because many of the things that prompt their drug abuse are strictly environmental. By way of example, when someone has been physically or psychologically mistreated and this is prompting their drug or alcohol use, there is no way for any treatment efforts to achieve success should they go back to such situations each day. In outpatient treatment, individuals can benefit from group and individual therapy, as well as family therapy services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities offer services six or seven days per week on either a part-time or full time schedule for thirty days or longer in some cases.