Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the opportunity to maintain specific responsibilities and aspects of their way of life while getting involved in drug and alcohol rehab services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate level of rehabilitation, and should not be mistaken for the degree of rehabilitation provided within an inpatient or residential treatment program which is much more extensive. Outpatient treatment may be ideal for someone who has a brief history of drug or alcohol use for example, but will most surely not be adequate for someone whose rehabilitation needs go beyond what outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals involved in drug and alcohol use often need a considerable change of environment, because many of the things that trigger their drug and alcohol use are purely environmental. As an example, when someone is being physically or psychologically abused and this is prompting their substance abuse, there is no way for any rehabilitation efforts to have success whenever they return to such circumstances on a regular basis. In outpatient treatment, individuals can take advantage of group and individual counseling, as well as family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most facilities offer services 5 to 7 days per week on either a part-time or full time schedule for 30 days or longer in some instances.