Fair and consistent
The same standard applies to every resident, every week — no exceptions, no favorites. Consistency is what makes the accountability real.
Accountability at Next Phase
Clean house.
Clean start.
At our sober living home in Tarzana, drug testing is a consistent, everyday part of the program — the standard that keeps the house safe and the commitments between housemates real. For men across Los Angeles and the surrounding areas.
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Consistency
One standard for the whole house.
Drug testing at Next Phase isn't selective or occasional — it's a regular part of life in the house, understood by every resident from day one and applied consistently to everyone. That consistency is what makes the structure real and the promises between housemates trustworthy.
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Trust and safety
Accountability that protects everyone.
Every man in the house is doing the same hard work. Consistent testing is how the house stays a safe place for all of them — how a resident can trust his housemates are keeping the same commitment he's keeping, and how families and referrers can trust what happens behind the front door.
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Structure that holds
Not a trap — a tool.
Testing works hand in hand with everything else the house runs on: 24/7 onsite staff, one-on-one case management, house expectations, and recovery meetings. It isn't a way to catch someone out — it's one of the structures that makes early recovery survivable, because it keeps the environment clean.
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Honesty over perfection
Recovery, not perfection.
Recovery is rarely a straight line. What matters at Next Phase is honesty — with yourself, with staff, and with the house. Testing is paired with support and accountability, so a hard moment is met with a plan to get back on track, not with judgment.
Why it works
Testing that builds trust, not fear.
A test you know is coming is a reason to stay steady. Testing at Next Phase is woven into the routine of the house — alongside check-ins, chores, meals, and meetings — so it reads less like surveillance and more like the rhythm of recovery: consistent, expected, and shared by everyone under the roof.
How it fits together
Accountability on every side.
A house that stays safe
Consistent testing keeps the home clean and predictable, so every resident can do his work in an environment he can rely on.
Support around the test
Testing sits inside the full program — 24/7 staff, case management, and a house of men who show up for one another when things get hard.
Sober living in Tarzana
A standard that holds up.
Next Phase Sober Living is a structured sober living home for men in Tarzana, serving Los Angeles and the surrounding areas. Consistent drug testing is one of the clearest markers of a real program — and one of the first things families and referring professionals ask about when they compare sober living options in the San Fernando Valley or greater Los Angeles.
Our approach pairs that accountability with 24/7 onsite staff, one-on-one case management, groceries and meals included, an onsite gym, and integration with AA, NA, and other recovery meetings nearby — everything a man needs to stabilize, get well, and find his own path.
Consistent drug testing
Accountable, structured environment
24/7 onsite staff
One-on-one case management
AA, NA & recovery meeting integration
Groceries & meals included
Onsite gym & health and wellness
Serving Los Angeles & surrounding areas
Questions, answered
Frequently asked questions.
How often is drug testing?
Consistently. Testing is a standing part of house accountability — regular and random — so every resident knows the house stays clean and everyone in it is doing the work.
What happens if someone relapses?
Relapse is handled with honesty and speed, not shame. The priority is the safety of the house and getting the resident connected to the right level of care — often a step back up to detox or treatment before returning.
Why does testing matter in sober living?
Because trust is the foundation. When every man in the house is tested, nobody has to wonder — and that certainty is what lets real brotherhood and real recovery grow.
Is testing confidential?
Results are handled by staff and used to protect the house and support your recovery. With your consent, we can also share verification with family, courts, or programs that require it.
Take the next step
Structure that keeps its promises.
4640 Dunas Ln, Tarzana, CA 91356