Transitional housing is a very beneficial resource for individuals in Ruth, Mississippi who have graduated a drug treatment program but still need time to fully re-acclimate to regular life and the real world. For someone who has used drugs or alcohol to self medicate and particularly for long term addicts, the world can seem like a formidable place now that he or she has to get through life without the use of drugs or alcohol. Transitional housing in Ruth supplies a safe haven where those who are in this stage of the drug rehabilitation 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 individuals can continue to receive one-on-one and group counseling as needed to help them along, and also to find stable employment and housing so that they have a strong shot at remaining abstinent and being to lead a fruitful and happy life.