Transitional housing is a very beneficial resource for recovering individuals in Medanales, New Mexico who have completed a drug treatment program but still need time to completely re-acclimate to normal life and the real world. To an individual who has used 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 Medanales, New Mexico offers a safe haven where those who are in this stage of the drug rehabilitation process can little by little become at ease with the process of restoring their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing those in recovery can continue to participate in one-on-one 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 have a productive and happy life.