Individuals who would like to maintain a lot of flexibility in their lives can take advantage of an outpatient rehab whenever they need rehabilitation for substance abuse. Outpatient rehab makes it possible for the rehab client to take part in treatment services with the same commitment one would normally have to agree to within an inpatient or residential alcohol and drug rehab center. This doesn't always work in the treatment client's favor however, specifically those clients who need to address significant substance abuse problems. So even though an outpatient rehab may seem like an opportune possibility, it isn't for everybody. People that decide on an outpatient rehab will ordinarily attend meetings and take part in counseling and rehabilitation services part-time daily or several days a week. This is helpful for those who have recently completed a far more thorough inpatient or residential program as an effective aftercare or maintenance step, and for someone with only a short history of drug abuse which is usually a very small number of clients. For someone with more serious addiction and dependency problems, inpatient or residential alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities which offer rehabilitation over a long-term basis will be the more advantageous treatment choice.