Transitional housing is a very beneficial resource for individuals in Havana who have completed a drug or alcohol treatment program but still require time to completely re-acclimate to regular 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 seem like a daunting place now that one has to get through life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Havana offers a safe atmosphere where those who are in this phase of the drug rehabilitation experience can slowly become at ease with the idea 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 stable employment and housing so that they have a good shot at remaining abstinent and being to have a successful and happy life.