Individuals who want to maintain some flexibility in their lives can take advantage of an outpatient rehab if they need rehab for substance abuse. Outpatient rehab will allow for the treatment client to participate in rehabilitation services with the same commitment you might ordinarily have to agree to within an inpatient or residential drug and alcohol rehab program. This doesn't always work in the rehabilitation client's favor however, particularly for those clients who need to address significant drug abuse problems. So while an outpatient rehab may seem like an opportune option, it isn't for everyone. Those that do choose an outpatient rehab will usually attend meetings and be a part of counseling and rehabilitation services part-time daily or a few days per week. This is often helpful for individuals who have just completed a more extensive inpatient or residential program as a good aftercare or upkeep step, and for someone with just a brief history of substance abuse which is usually a very small percentage of clients. For someone with more significant drug abuse and dependency problems, inpatient or residential drug treatment programs which offer rehab on a long-term basis will probably be the more beneficial rehab option.