A group home for someone who has been involved in alcohol and drug abuse is a place which offers continuous support and help for those in recovery. A group home is usually for troubled adolescents, but additionally, there are group homes for people with a mental health disorder or who are experiencing behavioral difficulties for example. As an alternative to sending those who are being affected by drug abusedrug use or recovering from substance abuse to an orphanage, asylum or any other similar place, a group home will help provide an appropriate environment to help maintain stability within their lives and still have counsel and support at their fingertips around the clock. People who reside in a group home could be involved in rehabilitation services during residence, or could possibly be taking steps to get their life set up outside the group home in order to at some point live on their own away from the group home. For instance, a troubled youth who has been in recovery or has recovered from drug abusedrug use can try to get their GED or obtain work. A group home is not necessarily a long-term or permanent solution, but it is a sensible short-term option for those who are attempting to get their lives back together.