Our practice philosophy is based on "Harm Reduction" which means that patients are welcomed whatever their stage of recovery. The aim of "Harm Reduction" is to minimize the potential harms caused to patients, their families, and to the community which result both from substance abuse and society's failed "war on drugs" policy.
Care here is strictly confidential. We believe in using all available tools, including medical cannabis, when appropriate. We offer individual and group counseling with our warm and experienced CADAC II counselor. Consultations and referrals for primary care services are available.
Care here is strictly confidential. We believe in using all available tools, including medical cannabis, when appropriate. We offer individual and group counseling with our warm and experienced CADAC II counselor. Consultations and referrals for primary care services are available.
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Gordon S. Raskin MD is a Family Physician with interest and expertise in treating patients suffering from Substance Use Disorders, especially Opiate Dependence. Dr. Raskin has been Medical Director and program physician of Berkeley Addiction Treatment Services (an outpatient Methadone Treatment Program) for over 12 years.
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Calvin Guy
Jan 27, 2022
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Scott S.
Mar 26, 2020
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J. B.
Jan 31, 2016
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Dr. Raskin has changed my life - no joke! When I finally decided I was sick of the chaos & everything else that came along with being owned by my norco dependence, he helped me get out from under it, and have some peace.
I was working so couldn't afford to go off to rehab for a month, or call in sick for days to "kick". So I looked up "replacement" options, methadone & suboxone or buprenorphine, etc. and started calling doctors.
I must have made 70 calls around the Bay Area and was able to make one appointment that was 6 weeks away. So one day I was making
I was working so couldn't afford to go off to rehab for a month, or call in sick for days to "kick". So I looked up "replacement" options, methadone & suboxone or buprenorphine, etc. and started calling doctors.
I must have made 70 calls around the Bay Area and was able to make one appointment that was 6 weeks away. So one day I was making
Joe M.
Jan 19, 2016
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Dr. Raskin has been my main doctor for the last 3 or 4 months after switching from an incredibly overpriced doc in San Francisco and it's been nothing but satisfaction since. Not only is Dr Raskin a great doctor with lots of knowledge but he's also just an all around great guy to talk to. We share a love of old westerns and music and have had quite a few conversations of length about such things. Most importantly, I get a true sense that he really cares; he responds to texts all the time and he won't fret to answer any question honestly. He also doesn't usually get mad if
