Questions Mount Over Sober Home Following Death of Presley Gerber

Resolutions Living operates as a recovery residence, a classification that exempts it from the oversight of the California Department of Public Health and the Department of Health Care Services. Because the facility does not provide clinical services like detox or group therapy, it is not required to hold a state license. Despite this, sources close to the family have expressed concern that Gerber, who had a history of substance struggles, required a higher level of clinical intervention than a sober living home could offer.

The inquiry has expanded to include the history of founder Reza Nabavi. State records indicate that Nabavi’s psychology license was temporarily revoked in 2006, leading to a five-year probationary period that included strict requirements to abstain from controlled substances. While his license is currently active, the revelation has added complexity to the ongoing investigation into the circumstances of Gerber’s death. Santa Monica police, who responded to a report of a suspected overdose at 9:35 a.m., are currently interviewing other residents to trace the source of the substances involved.

Gerber had been public about his difficult path to sobriety, including an ibogaine treatment he sought abroad earlier this year. His family, including Cindy Crawford and Kaia Gerber, had been vocal in their support of his recovery efforts. In the wake of his passing, family friend George Clooney has been providing support to the Gerber household, with insiders noting a long-standing, deep bond between the actor and the family.