Transitional housing is a very useful resource for individuals in Gloucester, Massachusetts who have graduated a drug or alcohol rehab program but still need time to completely re-acclimate to normal life and the real world. To a person who has used drugs and 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 Gloucester offers a safe haven where those who are in this stage of the drug rehabilitation experience can little by little grow to be comfortable with the idea of restoring their life without drugs and on their own. While in transitional housing individuals 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 lead a fruitful and happy life.