Individuals who would like to maintain a certain amount of flexibility in their lives can take advantage of an outpatient rehab should they need rehabilitation for substance abuse. Outpatient rehab makes it possible for the treatment client to participate in rehab services with the same commitment one would ordinarily have to agree to within an inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility. This doesn't often work in the rehab client's favor however, particularly for those individuals who need to resolve significant drug abuse problems. So while an outpatient rehab may seem like a convenient possibility, it isn't for everyone. People who decide on an outpatient rehab will generally attend meetings and be a part of counseling and rehab services on a part-time basis on a daily basis or several days each week. This can be very helpful for those who have recently completed a more comprehensive inpatient or residential program as a good aftercare or maintenance step, and someone with only a brief history of substance abuse which is really a really small percentage of clients. For someone with more significant addiction and dependency problems, inpatient or residential drug rehabilitation facilities which provide treatment on a long-term basis will probably be the more beneficial rehab option.