Transitional housing is a very helpful resource for individuals in Oakland who have graduated a drug or alcohol treatment program but still need time to completely re-adjust to regular life and the real world. For an individual who has abused drugs and 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 the use of drugs or alcohol. Transitional housing in Oakland, CA. supplies a safe atmosphere where individuals who are in this phase of the drug rehab experience can little by little become comfortable with the process of restoring their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing recovering addicts 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 good shot at remaining abstinent and being to lead a fruitful and happy life.