Transitional housing is a very beneficial resource for individuals in Roanoke, Virginia who have graduated a drug or alcohol rehabilitation program but still require time to completely re-acclimate to normal life and the real world. To an individual who has abused drugs or alcohol to self medicate and particularly for long term addicts, the world can feel like a formidable place now that one has to get through life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Roanoke, VA. provides a safe atmosphere where individuals who are in this stage of the drug rehab experience can little by little grow to be comfortable with the idea 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 obtain stable employment and housing so that they have a good chance at remaining abstinent and being to lead a fruitful and happy life.