Individuals who want to maintain a lot of flexibility in their lives can take advantage of an outpatient rehab when they need rehabilitation for drug or alcohol abuse. Outpatient rehab makes it possible for the treatment client to take part in rehab services with the same commitment one would normally have to consent to within an inpatient or residential alcohol and drug rehabilitation program. This doesn't often work in the rehabilitation client's favor however, specifically those clients who need to resolve significant drug abuse problems. So while an outpatient rehab may seem like an opportune option, it isn't for everyone. People who do choose an outpatient rehab will ordinarily attend meetings and be a part of therapy and rehab services part-time on a daily basis or a few days each week. This can be very helpful for many who have recently completed a far more thorough inpatient or residential program as an effective aftercare or maintenance step, or someone with only a brief history of substance abuse which is usually a very small number of clients. For somebody with more serious drug abuse and dependency issues, inpatient or residential drug rehabilitation facilities that provide treatment on a long-term basis will be the more advantageous rehab choice.