Sober living is a term that is used to describe the transition from an uneventful existence to a meaningful one. The concept of transition homes was developed in Clarkstown, a small suburb of New York City. A sobered dwelling is designed to create that transition from a life of addiction to one of sobriety. There are many sobered housing communities in the greater New York area. Some of them are transitional living homes, sober foster homes, and sober transitional homes. The transitional dwelling is designed to provide the camaraderie of home with the comfort and structure of an assisted living facility. It can be a temporary residence while a person transitions to living on their own, or it can also be a permanent place of residence for someone who is just finishing a program at a rehabilitation center. The cost of transition houses depends on the severity of the addict’s addiction and the duration of time they plan to stay sober. Some transitional homes do not have a waiting list but instead are offered to those who are in need of an immediate safe house. The so-called sober foster home is a residential teen halfway house. There are many of these houses available for young teens who have either run away from home or are in danger of running away. Most of the homes in this transitional category are private residences for teens with families who either do not support them or do not want them exposed to the dangers of running away from home. The name “sober foster” is confusing, since the primary purpose of these houses is to help young adults or children transition into more responsible and healthier living. Most of them are in residential communities, although there are some transitional homes that are attached to appropriate schools. These halfway houses are great alternatives for those struggling with substance abuse problems or other serious problems like sexual abuse or other criminal activity.