Temporary housing, in for instance a halfway house or transitional living facility, is a living environment that can help someone that is recovering from drug or alcohol use make a constructive and successful transition to a more healthy lifestyle. When someone has effectively stopped using alcohol or drugs by themselves, or more often with the help of an effective alcohol and drug treatment facility, it is recommended that they maintain some type of aftercare routine which temporary housing might actually be an element of. This is a choice that individuals make with the assistance and guidance of their rehab counselors when their time in drug rehab comes to an end, when it is determined that they will need further support to maintain their sobriety and while they get on their feet. Temporary housing is very affordable in most cases, and might be covered by one's health care insurance or possibly funded through some kind of federal or state grant. Regardless, temporary housing gives a drug-free living environment for those who have recovered from any kind of addiction, and can be an invaluable chance to be surrounded by constructive support while the process of getting one's life in order is the next step.