A group home for someone who has been involved in alcohol and drug abuse is a place which provides continuous support and help for individuals in recovery. A group home is ordinarily for troubled adolescents, but there are also group homes for folks with a mental health problem or who are experiencing behavioral trouble for example. Instead of sending those who are struggling with substance abuse or recovering from drug abuse to an orphanage, asylum or any other similar place, a group home will help provide an acceptable environment to help individuals maintain stability in their lives and also have counsel and support at their fingertips around the clock. People who reside in a group home may be getting involved in rehab services during residence, or may be taking steps to get their life setup outside of the group home to be able to at one point live on their own away from the group home. As an example, a troubled youth who has 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, however it is a sensible short term option for those who are trying to get their lives back together.