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“An estimated 10% of the adult and teen population in Sonoma County has problems with substance abuse.”

-Sonoma County Alcohol and Other Drugs Services Division

“14% of women reporting to labor and delivery rooms in Sonoma County test positive for alcohol and/or other drugs.”

-Sonoma County Public Health Department, 1994.

“31% of Sonoma County 11th graders reported binge drinking (5 or more drinks) in the last month.”

-Sonoma County Healthy Kids Surveys.

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The Drug Abuse Alternatives Center (DAAC) is one of the largest and oldest drug and alcohol abuse prevention and treatment organizations in Northern California. We are the most affordable and offer a comprehensive scope of services to youth and adults including outreach, assessment, intervention, education, treatment and follow-up.

DAAC's mission is to reduce the negative impact of alcohol and other drug use upon individuals, families, schools and our community. We work to solve the problems associated with chemical dependency which endanger the health, safety and stability of people in our community. We are a private, non profit organization that has been providing alcohol and other drug abuse services since 1969, HIV services since 1986 and HCV services since 1999.

DAAC serves clients of all ages, ethnicities, class and background. The demographics of our clients reflect the demographics of the population in Sonoma County. We provide counseling services to more than 2,500 individuals and education, outreach and testing services to an additional 21,000 individuals in our community each year.

Originally founded by a group of concerned citizens as a community resource, DAAC has grown into a multi-service agency now providing a wide range of treatment and prevention options at more than 30 locations in Sonoma County. Our highly successful drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs have helped thousands return to healthy, fulfilling lives.

The treatment philosophy at DAAC is grounded in the belief that addiction is a progressive disease and that ultimately, abstinence is the basis of recovery from addiction. We believe in addressing the harm caused by alcohol and other drugs by providing non-judgmental education and counseling programs.

Our approach is a positive one that assumes each person's ability to change their own life if given appropriate supports. Our programs seek both attitude change and action change; therefore we address knowledge, behaviors and attitudes collectively. Whenever possible, we involve families, schools and the community.

All services are strictly confidential . Our chemical dependency programs are funded by both public and private sources including private donations. We also accept payments from MediCal, private insurance companies and clients.

If you or someone you love has an alcohol or other drug problem, the Drug Abuse Alternatives Center (DAAC) can help. Call toll-free (877) 888-DAAC (3222) or (707) 544-3295
or email us for more information.

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