Transitional housing is a very beneficial resource for individuals in Amsterdam who have completed a drug or alcohol rehabilitation program but still need time to fully re-acclimate to regular life and the real world. To a person who has abused drugs and alcohol to self medicate and particularly for long term addicts, the world can feel like a formidable place now that he or she has to endure life without the use of drugs or alcohol. Transitional housing in Amsterdam offers a safe haven where those who are in this stage of the drug rehab experience can slowly become comfortable with the idea of restoring 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 good shot at remaining abstinent and being to lead a successful and happy life.