A group home for someone who has been involved in drug and alcohol abuse is a place which provides continual support and assistance for people in recovery. A group home is typically for troubled youth, but there are also group homes for those with a mental health problem or who are experiencing behavioral problems for example. As opposed to sending those who are struggling with drug abusedrug use or recovering from drug abuse to an orphanage, asylum and other similar facility, a group home can help offer an appropriate environment to help individuals maintain stability in their lives and have counsel and assistance at their fingertips around the clock. Residents inside a group home may be involved in rehab services whilst in residence, or could possibly be taking steps to get their life setup outside 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 drug abusedrug use can work on getting their GED or obtain work. A group home is not necessarily a long-term or permanent answer, however it is a sensible short term option for individuals who are attempting to get their lives back together.