Transitional housing is a very useful resource for recovering individuals in Perdido who have completed a drug or alcohol rehab program but still need time to completely re-adjust to regular 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 one has to endure life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Perdido supplies a secure setting where those who are in this phase of the drug rehabilitation experience can little by little become comfortable with the idea of restoring their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing those in recovery can continue to receive individualized and group counseling as needed to help them along, and also to obtain stable employment and housing so that they have a strong shot at remaining abstinent and being to have a successful and happy life.