Paul Rodriguez is making it clear to us he is clear — however admits that heartbreakingly, his house’s became a refuge for addicts.

TMZ caught up with the comedy veteran and he opened up in regards to the tragic overdose dying of his shut good friend Donald Serrato proper inside his house final yr — saying he has no regrets in letting him keep there, ‘trigger he’d somewhat it occur below his roof than out on the streets.

Paul says he’s misplaced too many mates to drug dependancy — and whereas he’s by no means battled it himself, watching others endure cuts deep. That’s why he’s all in on being an actual good friend, even when opening his door means carrying some heavy baggage.

He’s had mates die, others get hauled off in cuffs — and Paul additionally tells us about that headline-making second in March when he was pulled over and strip-searched by cops… all ‘reason for guilt by affiliation.

Backside line — Paul’s not caught up within the chaos, he’s simply making an attempt to scrub it up … in a metropolis the place assistance is scarce and help’s onerous to seek out.