Transitional housing is a very useful resource for recovering individuals in Gretna, Florida who have completed a drug or alcohol treatment program but still require time to completely re-acclimate to normal life and the real world. For an individual who has used drugs and 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 endure life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Gretna provides a secure setting where individuals who are in this stage of the drug rehab experience can little by little become at ease with the idea of restoring 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 productive and happy life.