Sober living homes are designed to provide a safe and structured place to live for people recovering from drug and alcohol addictions. Typically when enrolled in a treatment program, the resident would transition into the sober living house. Some may enter by direction of their 12-step sponsor, family member or simply the desire to get out of an unhealthy living environment. The next step in the recovery process gives the resident freedom to practice the sober living skills, while still holding some accountability to meetings, drug testing and other requirements which may vary.