Among the many and varied rules we impose at the House are the rules on cash. Because most, if not all, are in recovery, opportunity to buy illicit substances is something that needs to be avoided at all costs. The residents are under strict financial controls, including most importantly the limits on cash that any resident may have at a given time. If they work (which is required after the first two weeks), their checks are deposited and each resident is allowed only to have $40, which is enough for their food and smokes each week.