A group home for anyone who has been involved in alcohol and drug abuse is a place which provides continual support and assistance for those in recovery. A group home is typically for troubled adolescents, but additionally, there are group homes for people with a mental health disorder or who are experiencing behavioral difficulties for example. Rather than sending people who are experiencing substance abuse or recovering from drug abuse to an orphanage, asylum or other similar place, a group home can help provide an appropriate environment to help individuals maintain stability within their lives and still have counsel and support at their fingertips 24/7. People who reside in a group home might be taking part in treatment services during residence, or could possibly be taking steps to get their life setup 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 who's been in recovery or has recovered from substance abuse can work on getting their GED or acquire employment. A group home is definitely not a long-term or permanent solution, but it's a practical short term option for those who want to get their lives back together again.