Phoenix House - Venice

They are set up for 3 levels: inpatient residential, telemedicine and detox. Of the 8 centers within 14 miles of Venice, 1 offers a bed.

They detox from cocaine and methamphetamines. Coming off cocaine without medical supervision can be dangerous, which is why it matters that this is one of 2 places near Venice that do it.

Venice has 24 NA meetings too, and most people end up using both.

Yes. Court ordered treatment is one of the things they take, and one of 10 things they offer a named program for.

Within 14 miles there are 8 other centers, across Santa Monica, Los Angeles and Culver City.

Addiction treatment records carry a stronger legal protection than the rest of a medical file. The form sets both who may be told and what they may be told, which are two separate choices. Call (844) 822-5800 if you would rather ask these questions before giving a center your name.

Coming back after a return to use is one of the most ordinary things an intake line hears. A recurrence is treated as part of the condition rather than as a failure of character. Tell the program what the last attempt included, so this one can be different.

There is a difference between asking for leave in advance and explaining an absence afterward, and the first position is much stronger. Short term disability sometimes applies to a residential stay, depending on the policy. If a license or a clearance is involved, get advice specific to your profession.