Transitional housing is a very useful resource for recovering individuals in Dora, New Mexico who have graduated a drug or alcohol treatment program but still require time to fully re-adjust to regular life and the real world. For someone who has used drugs and alcohol to self medicate and especially for long term addicts, the world can feel like a formidable place now that one has to get through life without the use of drugs or alcohol. Transitional housing in Dora supplies a safe atmosphere where those who are in this stage of the drug rehabilitation process can slowly become comfortable with the process of rebuilding their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing individuals 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 good shot at remaining abstinent and being to lead a successful and happy life.