Transitional housing is a very beneficial resource for individuals in Markham, Illinois who have completed a drug or alcohol rehabilitation program but still need time to completely re-acclimate to normal life and the real world. For someone who has abused drugs or alcohol to self medicate and especially for long term addicts, the world can feel like a formidable place now that he or she has to get through life without the use of drugs or alcohol. Transitional housing in Markham, Illinois offers a safe haven where those who are in this phase of the drug rehab process can slowly grow to be comfortable with the idea of restoring their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing individuals can continue to participate in individualized and group counseling as needed to help them along, and also to find steady employment and housing so that they have a strong shot at remaining abstinent and being to lead a productive and happy life.