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Last updated: March 2025

Please read this disclaimer carefully before using the losangelesaddictionhotline.com website or calling any phone number listed on it. This page contains important legal disclosures regarding the nature of our services, the accuracy of information provided, and your rights and responsibilities as a user.

Medical Disclaimer

This website does not provide medical advice.

All content on losangelesaddictionhotline.com, including text, graphics, telephone numbers, and other materials, is provided for general informational purposes only. Nothing on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

The Los Angeles Addiction Hotline is not a hospital, clinic, treatment center, or licensed healthcare provider. We do not employ physicians, nurses, therapists, or counselors who provide clinical care. Our staff provide information and referrals — not medical evaluations, diagnoses, or treatment plans.

Substance use disorders are complex medical conditions that require professional evaluation and treatment. The information on this website is not designed to replace the relationship between you and your healthcare provider. Always consult a qualified physician, psychiatrist, or licensed addiction specialist before making decisions about your health or the health of someone you care about.

Do not start, stop, or modify any medication or treatment plan based on information found on this website. Withdrawal from certain substances, including alcohol, benzodiazepines, and opioids, can be medically dangerous or life-threatening and must be supervised by a qualified medical professional.

If you are concerned about your substance use or the substance use of someone you know, we encourage you to call (213) 277-7446 to discuss your situation with a trained specialist who can help you connect with appropriate professional resources. However, this call does not constitute a medical consultation.

Hotline Information Accuracy

The Los Angeles Addiction Hotline maintains a directory of addiction hotlines, crisis lines, and support resources serving Los Angeles County. We make reasonable efforts to verify that every phone number, operating hour, and program description listed on this website is accurate and current.

However, the addiction services landscape changes frequently. Third-party hotlines may change their phone numbers, modify their hours of operation, alter their eligibility criteria, or cease operations without notifying us. We cannot guarantee that every listing on this website is accurate at all times.

Specifically, we do not guarantee:

  • That third-party hotline phone numbers are currently active and operational
  • That third-party organizations maintain the hours of operation listed on our site
  • That treatment programs, support groups, or resources listed on our site are currently accepting new participants
  • That the services described for any third-party organization are current or complete
  • That wait times, availability, or quality of service at any listed organization will meet your expectations

If you encounter a listing that appears to be inaccurate or outdated, please let us know so we can investigate and update our records.

Emergency Disclaimer

In a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.

The Los Angeles Addiction Hotline is not an emergency service. We do not dispatch paramedics, police, fire departments, or any other emergency responders. Our phone line at (213) 277-7446 is an information and referral hotline, not a 911 alternative.

If any of the following situations apply, hang up and call 911 immediately:

  • Someone is unconscious, unresponsive, or not breathing
  • Someone is having a seizure
  • Someone is showing signs of an overdose (blue lips, gurgling sounds, pinpoint pupils, slow or stopped breathing)
  • Someone is experiencing chest pain or difficulty breathing
  • Someone is threatening immediate harm to themselves or others
  • There is an active threat of violence

After calling 911, administer naloxone (Narcan) if available and you are trained to do so. Stay with the person until emergency responders arrive.

Additional emergency resources: Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222 | 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988

Affiliate and Referral Disclosure

In the interest of full transparency, the Los Angeles Addiction Hotline discloses the following regarding our business relationships:

Referral Relationships: The Los Angeles Addiction Hotline may receive compensation from treatment providers or other organizations when a caller is referred to and engages with their services. This is a standard practice in the addiction treatment referral industry and allows us to operate our free hotline service.

Impact on Referrals: While we strive to provide unbiased referrals based on each caller's individual needs, you should be aware that financial relationships may exist between us and some of the providers we recommend. We encourage all callers to research their options independently, verify provider licensing and accreditation, and consult with healthcare professionals before selecting a treatment program.

Advertising: Some content on this website may be sponsored or supported by third-party advertisers. Sponsored content, where applicable, will be clearly identified. The presence of advertising on our site does not constitute an endorsement of the advertised products or services.

Affiliate Links: This website may contain links to third-party websites or services. Some of these links may be affiliate links, meaning we may receive a small commission if you engage with the linked service. This does not affect the cost to you and does not influence our editorial content or referral recommendations.

No Endorsement

The inclusion of any organization, treatment provider, hotline, resource, or program on this website does not constitute an endorsement by the Los Angeles Addiction Hotline. We do not certify, warrant, or guarantee the quality, safety, effectiveness, or outcomes of any third-party service or program listed on this site.

Recovery outcomes vary significantly between individuals and depend on many factors including the nature and severity of the substance use disorder, the individual's physical and mental health, their support system, and the specific treatment approach used. No treatment provider or program can guarantee specific outcomes, and you should be skeptical of any provider that makes such guarantees.

Statistical Data and Research

Statistical data and research findings cited on this website are sourced from public agencies and research institutions, including the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH), the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), and the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS).

While we strive to cite the most recent data available, statistics may not reflect the most current figures due to reporting delays common in public health data. Data is presented in good faith for informational purposes and should not be used as the sole basis for any decision. We encourage readers to consult original sources for the most up-to-date information.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Los Angeles Addiction Hotline and its owners, operators, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be held liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of this website or the reliance on any information provided on it, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages.

This website and all content are provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

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