Transitional housing is a very useful resource for recovering individuals in Des Moines, Iowa who have graduated a drug or alcohol treatment program but still require time to fully re-adjust 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 seem like a daunting place now that he or she has to endure life without the use of drugs or alcohol. Transitional housing in Des Moines, Iowa supplies a secure setting where those who are in this stage of the drug rehab process can little by little grow to be comfortable with the idea of restoring their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing those in recovery can continue to receive 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 good shot at remaining abstinent and being to have a successful and happy life.