Transitional housing is a very useful resource for people in Newark, New Jersey who have completed a drug or alcohol rehabilitation program but still require time to fully re-adjust to normal life and the real world. To a person who has abused drugs or alcohol to self medicate and particularly for long term addicts, the world can feel like a daunting place now that he or she has to endure life without the use of drugs or alcohol. Transitional housing in Newark offers a safe atmosphere where those who are in this stage of the drug rehab experience can slowly grow to be at ease with the process of rebuilding their life without drugs and on their own. While in transitional housing those in recovery can continue to participate in individualized and group counseling as needed to help them along, and also to find stable employment and housing so that they have a strong shot at remaining abstinent and being to have a fruitful and happy life.