Transitional housing is a very useful resource for recovering individuals in New England, North Dakota who have completed a drug rehabilitation program but still require time to completely re-adjust to regular life and the real world. For a person who has used drugs and alcohol to self medicate and especially for long term addicts, the world can feel like a daunting place now that one has to get through life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in New England offers a safe haven where those who are in this stage of the drug rehab process can slowly become comfortable with the idea of rebuilding their life without drugs and becoming independent. 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 good shot at remaining abstinent and being to have a fruitful and happy life.