Transitional housing is a very useful resource for recovering individuals in Patrick AFB, Florida who have graduated a drug or alcohol rehabilitation program but still need time to completely re-acclimate to normal life and the real world. For a person who has abused drugs and alcohol to self medicate and especially for long term addicts, the world can feel like a daunting place now that he or she has to endure life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Patrick AFB, Florida provides a secure setting where those who are in this phase of the drug rehab experience 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 receive individualized and group counseling as needed to help them along, and also to find stable employment and housing so that they have a good shot at remaining abstinent and being to lead a productive and happy life.