Transitional housing is a very useful resource for people in Minneiska who have graduated a drug rehabilitation program but still need time to fully re-adjust 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 he or she has to get through life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Minneiska provides a safe atmosphere where individuals who are in this stage of the drug rehab process can slowly grow to be at ease with the process of rebuilding their life without drugs and on their own. While in transitional housing those in recovery can continue to participate in individualized and group counseling as needed to help them along, and also to obtain steady employment and housing so that they have a strong shot at remaining abstinent and being to lead a productive and happy life.