Individuals who would like to maintain some flexibility within their lives can take advantage of an outpatient rehab when they need treatment for substance abuse. Outpatient rehab makes it possible for the treatment client to participate in rehabilitation services with the same commitment you might ordinarily have to consent to in an inpatient or residential drug rehabilitation facility. This doesn't always work in the treatment client's favor however, particularly for those clients who need to solve substantial substance abuse issues. So even though an outpatient rehab may seem like an expedient possibility, it isn't for everybody. Those who do choose an outpatient rehab will ordinarily attend meetings and take part in counseling and rehabilitation services on a part-time basis on a daily basis or several days each week. This is very helpful for those who have just completed a far more thorough inpatient or residential program as a good aftercare or maintenance step, and someone with only a brief history of drug abuse which is usually a really small percentage of clients. For an individual with more severe addiction and dependency problems, inpatient or residential drug treatment facilities which offer rehabilitation on a long-term basis will probably be the more beneficial rehabilitation option.