Gary Horejsi wrestled with the decision before him, knowing a life could be in his hands. It was the third time that the woman had used drugs or alcohol since coming to CRI-Help, which runs a 135-bed residential facility in North Hollywood where people are treated for substance use disorder. CRI-Help needed to be a safe place for people grappling with their addictions. In the past, others had been removed for less.
The hope is that 'they feel they're doing something as a part of a community — versus being forced to undergo something that's uncomfortable.' Staffers also tell them that if they have any drugs to hand over, 'there's not going to be any consequence, you can still come into treatment,' Fernandez said. 'And if we find them on you, there still won't be any negative consequences.' The L.A.