- Drugs and Alcohol
Student Health Services recognizes drug and alcohol dependency as treatable conditions and offers services to assist in obtaining treatment. Drug use can create challenges to students’ academic success. Student Health Services can assist you in evaluating drug use and accessing the resources listed below for support and treatment if needed, as well as discussing ways to drink sociably and how to prevent negative consequences.
More Information
- Download a brochure on alcohol risks and resources at SRJC.
- Take an online self-assessment for alcohol abuse.
RESOURCES FOR DRUG AND ALCOHOL SUPPORT AND TREATMENT
SRJC Students for Recovery Group Support Meeting: Let's Talk Recovery
CURRENT MEETING TITMES & LOCATIONS
Instagram: www.instagram.com/srjcsfrclub
Facebook: www.facebook.com/studentsforrecoverysrjc
studentlife.santarosa.edu/students-recovery
Community Secular Meetings:
- Self Management and Recovery Training (SMART): 546-4481
- LifeRing
- Interlink Self-Help Center: 1033 4th Street, Santa Rosa
- Drug Abuse Alternatives Center (DAAC): 544-3295
- Start Your Recovery
- Drug Abuse Topics for college-age adults
- Go Ask Alice: Alcohol and Other Drugs
- Smoking Cessation Information
The Benefits of Quitting
Research shows that 80% of smokers would like to quit. Student Health Services provides one-on-one visits with Nurse Practitioners who can assist you in cutting down and quitting smoking, chewing, or using other forms of tobacco, including e-cigarettes. The benefits of quitting tobacco include:
Increased energy throughout the day
Lower anxiety and stress levels
Whiter teeth, Fresher Breath
Improved circulation in the bodyImproved self-esteem
Increased ability to smell and taste
Improved quality of life
Ability to exercise increasesMore money for other things
More oxygen to the body
Healthy lungs, deeper breathing
Longer lifeRead about SRJC non-smoking policy. We can also assist you in making connections to the support services below.
RESOURCES FOR SMOKING CESSATION SUPPORT AND TREATMENT
California Smoker’s Helpline
Help to quit by phone, FREE phone counseling and quit kits provided. Special programs for teens, pregnant women and chewing tobacco from the California Department of Public Health.
- kickitca.org
- English 1-800-NO BUTTS
- Spanish 1-800-456-6386
- Chewers 1-800-844-CHEW
- TDD/TTY 1-800-933-4833
Sonoma County Department of Health Services
- sonomacounty.ca.gov/health-and-human-services/health-services/divisions/public-health/tobacco-prevention/cessation-resources
- For information on tobacco cessation class referrals, tobacco education, or to report a violation of tobacco laws call 707-565-6680.
Northern California Center for Well-Being
- 365 Tesconi Circle, Suite B, Santa Rosa
- www.norcalwellbeing.org
- Call 707-575-6043 to register for Smoking Cessation Classes
- Classes meet 8 times in 7 weeks.
Quit Smoking for the last time! ONE SESSION workshop:
- Develop a quit plan
- learn about use of medications
- strategize to avoid relapse.
- Cost: Sliding scale based on income. Some insurances may cover costs.
Nicotine Anonymous Support Group
- www.nica-norcal.org/meetings
- Ongoing support groups for anyone who wants to quit tobacco or support to stay tobacco-free.
- Speakers available for community groups on smoking cessation.
- Monday nights in Petaluma from 7:00 - 8:00 pm, Church of Christ, 370 Sonoma Mountain Parkway.
- Contact: Terry at 707-664-9335.
- Narcan® and Opioid Overdose
Learning the warning signs of opioid overdose and how to use naloxone (Narcan®) can save lives.
Naloxone is a life-saving medication used to reverse an opioid overdose, including heroin, fentanyl and prescription opioid medications. Naloxone can be quickly given through nasal spray (Narcan®) in the nose, or through an injectable or auto-injector into the outer thigh or another major muscle. Naloxone is safe and easy to use, works almost immediately, and is not addictive. Naloxone has very few negative effects, and has no effect if opioids are not in a person’s system. (Read More, CA Department of Public Health)
Narcan® is available free to students at Student Health Services.
How to Use Narcan®
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Clinicians at the Student Health Services are available to talk to you about any health concern. If you would like to discuss an issue, please call us at (707) 527-4445 or email studenthealthservices@santarosa.edu to make an appointment.