Transitional housing is a very beneficial resource for recovering individuals in Independence who have graduated a drug or alcohol rehab program but still require time to fully re-acclimate to normal life and the real world. To an individual who has abused drugs or alcohol to self medicate and particularly for long term addicts, the world can feel like a daunting place now that one has to endure life without the use of drugs or alcohol. Transitional housing in Independence, Louisiana provides a secure setting where those who are in this phase of the drug rehab experience can slowly become at ease with the idea of restoring their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing recovering addicts 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 strong shot at remaining abstinent and being to lead a productive and happy life.