Transitional housing is a very useful resource for people in Polo who have completed a drug treatment program but still need time to completely re-acclimate to regular 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 formidable place now that he or she has to get through life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Polo, Missouri offers a secure setting where those who are in this phase of the drug rehabilitation experience can slowly become at ease with the process of rebuilding their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing recovering addicts can continue to receive one-on-one 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 lead a successful and happy life.