Transitional housing is a very beneficial resource for recovering individuals in Iowa who have completed a drug rehab program but still need time to fully re-acclimate to normal life and the real world. To someone who has abused drugs and alcohol to self medicate and especially for long term addicts, the world can feel like a formidable place now that he or she has to endure life without the use of drugs or alcohol. Transitional housing in Iowa, Louisiana provides a secure setting where those who are in this stage of the drug rehabilitation experience can little by little become at ease 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 obtain stable employment and housing so that they have a good shot at remaining abstinent and being to lead a successful and happy life.