Chemical Dependency

The chemical dependency department at Kaiser Santa Rosa Medical Center consists of licensed psychologists, social workers and physicians who have extensive experience and provide comprehensive services to our members and their families who suffer from substance abuse or dependence. Members may call the department for services and do not require a referral in order to be seen.

Patient Education Materials

• Alcohol and Other Drug Problems
  
• Alcohol: Healthy or Harmful?
  
• Marijuana, Hallucinogens, and Inhalants
  
• Uppers and Downers
  
• You can quit smoking!

Resources

• Al-Anon Outreach is a resource for family and friends of alcoholics. This web site offers information on peer support groups, literature, and worldwide contacts.
• Alcohol Screening provides information about alcohol use and abuse and includes a screening tool to detect safe or harmful patterns of alcohol consumption.
• Alcoholics Anonymous provides information about the largest self help organization for recovery from alcoholism.
• Co-Dependents Anonymous s a self help organization for the development of healthy and fulfilling relationships.
• Dual Recovery Anonymous is a resource for people with a dual diagnosis. The web site includes news, forums, meeting times and locations.
• LifeRing is a self-help organization for secular recovery from alcoholism and addiction.
• Narcotics Anonymous provides information about addiction, treatment, resources and the Narcotics Anonymous Program. (available in English and Spanish)