Transitional housing is a very useful resource for people in Salem, Missouri who have graduated a drug rehab program but still require time to completely re-adjust to normal 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 seem like a formidable place now that one has to get through life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Salem supplies a safe atmosphere where those who are in this stage of the drug rehab process can slowly grow to be comfortable with the process of restoring their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing recovering addicts can continue to receive individualized and group counseling as needed to help them along, and also to find steady employment and housing so that they have a strong shot at remaining abstinent and being to lead a fruitful and happy life.