Fighting drug addiction and entering a drug-free society can be a sobering wake-up call for addicts and abusers. But one local program is making the transition a little easier.

Recovering drug and alcohol addicts and abusers say stepping out from the security of treatment back into the real world is sometimes harder than kicking their old habit to begin with.

" It's not really safe for them to go back to their hometown or to their old running area. There's a lot of triggers, memories relationships, places, a lot of triggers, memories, relationships," said Sharon Wagner, Director and Founder of the House of Hope.

The faith based rehab program South Georgia House of Hope is remodeling homes for women re-entering the real world. They will live among program directors to get their lives back on track.

" How to go on an interview, what to wear, hard to fill out an application. Some women never really developed proper life skills to become a success in the community," said Karen Butera, a Leadership Training Director.

"I am comforted to know that my future is taken care of. I can concentrate on getting better and know that I have a place to go with accountability also some security," said Sandy Thrasher, a recovering alcoholic.

Directors say they rely on help from the community to change these women's lives. And they say there's no better place than Lowndes County to find that support.

House of Hope is looking for businesses and families to sponsor a recovering addict and abuser and fund houses. You can call 229-241-2707.