Transitional housing is a very beneficial resource for people in Waukegan, IL. who have graduated a drug or alcohol treatment program but still need time to fully re-adjust to normal life and the real world. To an individual who has abused drugs or alcohol to self medicate and especially for long term addicts, the world can seem like a daunting place now that he or she has to endure life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Waukegan, Illinois provides a safe atmosphere where those who are in this stage of the drug rehab experience can little by little become comfortable with the idea of restoring their life without drugs and on their own. 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 steady employment and housing so that they have a strong shot at remaining abstinent and being to lead a fruitful and happy life.