Transitional housing is a very beneficial resource for individuals in Boston who have completed a drug or alcohol rehab program but still require time to completely re-adjust to regular life and the real world. To an individual who has abused drugs or alcohol to self medicate and especially for long term addicts, the world can seem like a formidable place now that one has to get through life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Boston offers a safe haven where those who are in this phase of the drug rehab experience can slowly grow to be comfortable with the idea of rebuilding their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing those in recovery can continue to participate in one-on-one and group counseling as needed to help them along, and also to obtain steady employment and housing so that they have a strong chance at remaining abstinent and being to lead a successful and happy life.