Individuals who want to maintain some flexibility in their lives can take advantage of an outpatient rehab if they need rehab for drug or alcohol abuse. Outpatient rehab makes it possible for the rehabilitation client to take part in rehabilitation services without the commitment one would normally have to agree to within an inpatient or residential alcohol and drug treatment center. This doesn't always work in the rehabilitation client's favor however, particularly for those clients who need to resolve substantial substance abuse problems. So although an outpatient rehab might appear to be a convenient option, it isn't for everybody. People who decide on an outpatient rehab will generally attend meetings and take part in therapy and rehab services on a part-time basis every day or several days weekly. This can be very helpful for individuals who have recently completed an even more complete inpatient or residential program as a good aftercare or upkeep step, and someone with only a short history of drug use which is usually a really small number of clients. For someone with more significant addiction and dependency problems, inpatient or residential alcohol and drug treatment centers which provide rehabilitation over a long-term basis are going to be the more beneficial rehab option.