Kaiser Permanente - AMRS - Sunnyvale, California

Jane O.

In my experience here- I feel that doctor Saal is knowledgeable and up on current research. He involves me in his treatment plan and agreed that we can start slowly weaning me off the Suboxone now that I have a solid sober support system in place.

Also, my case manager/counselor, Freddy is amazing. However, Most of the people who run the groups, can be pretty ignorant and judgmental. One made me cry for poking holes in the discharge plan I made with the doctor, my rehab and my case manager. I made friends among my peers, But was mostly frustrated in groups and feel that the way I was treated by some counselors was inexcusable.

Roopak M.

This organization is very helpful. They helped with a significant dependency I developed for an anti anxiety medication for 10 years (Ironically given by Kaiser itself). The treatment is very therapy intensive (individual and group) followed with very occasional visits to the psychiatrist. This model in my opinion is much better then the system that got me dependent as I used to only see the psychiatrist who only prescribes.

If you join the program they will teach you very useful techniques such as SPARROW, DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), getting involved with dependency/addiction groups, and creating a strong support network. If you are dependent expect 2-3 weeks where this is a full time job followed by 10 hours for 4 - 16 weeks.

All in all you are getting about 200+ hours of therapy which at current therapist rates of $200/hour equals about $40K in treatment. If you are a Kaiser patient I highly recommend it. Can't thank the staff enough

Nick H.

Dr. Saul is not a helpful doctor at all. My buddy tried to go a week without Suboxone because he was trying to get clean off of it. even though his urine was clean and when he came back to the next meeting, he was told he was discharged for not attending TWICE. Even though he told the doctor and counselor that he would be going on a vacation for his 21st birthday. I would not recommend working with Dr. Saul at all. He is rude as well as some counselors there. Caused my buddy a relapse because if you know about Suboxone you know that you NEED it to avoid withdrawal mentally and physically. and now his addiction is has gotten worse. He is in it for the money and not to genuinely help people with the disease of addiction.

Mark R.

The counselors are great and the classes are structured in a way that you really get to learn the science behind your addiction. Having days where your family can come in to group with you early on can help with a lot of the confusion that people close to you feel when you are an addict. Strongly recommend to anyone seriously looking to turn their life around.

Andre G.

I can't express how grateful I am to Kaiser Permanente and CDRP on the great help they provided to my child, and my family ultimately.
While at first I was disoriented by their response, I've come to realize that they are very dedicated, knowledgeable, and accomplishing wonders with the resources available to them, which are not illimited. Hopefully Kaiser will be able to invest more but meanwhile, Kudos to Dr. Saul and the rest of the staff!

Selena M.

There emphasis is making money not keeping clients clean. So long a people are making bad choices to drink or use in excess this kaiser is cashing in.

Matthew D.

Dr. Saal is the best doctor I've ever had. Highly recommended.

Grant F.