A group home for someone who has been involved in drug and alcohol abuse is a place which provides continual support and help for individuals in recovery. A group home is usually for troubled youth, but there's also group homes for individuals with a mental health disorder or who are experiencing behavioral trouble for example. As opposed to sending individuals who are experiencing drug abusedrug use or recovering from substance abuse to an orphanage, asylum and other similar place, a group home can help provide an acceptable environment to help individuals maintain stability within their lives and also have counsel and support within reach around the clock. People who reside in the group home may be involved in rehab services during residence, or could possibly be taking steps to get their life set up outside of the group home to be able to at some point live on their own outside of the group home. For instance, a troubled youth that has been in recovery or has recovered from drug abusedrug use can try to get their GED or obtain employment. A group home is not necessarily a long-term or permanent answer, however it is a sensible short term option for many who are attempting to get their lives back together again.