Transitional housing is a very useful resource for recovering individuals in Metairie, Louisiana who have completed a drug treatment program but still require time to completely re-adjust to normal life and the real world. To someone who has used drugs and alcohol to self medicate and particularly for long term addicts, the world can seem like a daunting place now that one has to endure life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Metairie provides a safe haven where those who are in this phase of the drug rehab process can little by little become comfortable with the idea of restoring their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing those in recovery can continue to participate in one-on-one and group counseling as needed to help them along, and also to find steady employment and housing so that they have a strong chance at remaining abstinent and being to have a successful and happy life.