n.noun

Is an environment that is safe and controlled with no possible hazards to its inhabitants. Unlike the world we all live in, a secure environment is fully controlled. There is a set schedule for those that live in a secured environment. Individuals wake up, eat and go to sleep at certain times. Generally, a secured environment will also enforce and implement a set of strict rules to ensure their complete safety.

A secure environments are extremely helpful to individuals who suffer from psychological or therapeutic disorders, also individuals struggling with debilitating and/or unhealthy addictions. Residential treatment programs, rehabilitation clinics, independent living programs, wilderness therapy and transitional living programs all implement and utilize secure environment methods.Secure environments are crucial in the recovery process.