Describe some of the many uses for halfway houses and explain the advantages and

Halfway house can be used for community correctional purposes, drug and alcohol free living spaces, pre-releasing, and as a place to provide intensive services. They can provide a home for offenders ranging from low to high risk. They can provide treatment that the offender may or may not otherwise receive and can help to keep offenders safe, stable, and drug free. Disadvantages include the problem that occurs when low- and high-risk offenders are placed together. Low-risk offenders tend to increase their negative behaviors when in the presence of higher-risk offenders. There also could be a stigma attached to residents of a halfway house.

Recovery
After you have gone through drug treatment and are in recovery, it is critical that you do not put yourself into any situation that can jeopardize that recovery. According to Recovery Connection, the average stay is from three to six months.

Monitor Sobriety
One of the purposes of a halfway house is to monitor your sobriety. Your urine and possibly blood will be tested to verify that you are not using drugs or alcohol.

Safety
Being an addict is all about being out of control in your life. Living in a halfway house gives you a place that is safe from the pressures of the outside world while you are working on your recovery.

Choices
Learning to follow rules is an important aspect of recovery. There, you can test your ability to make choices and mistakes and to face consequences in a protected environment.

Society
Slowly easing yourself back into society little by little can help you avoid friends who may not be good for you as well as alleviate stress that can overwhelm someone just beginning recovery.

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