What do Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, Anna Nicole Smith, Heath Ledger, and Whitney Houston have in common? They were celebrities who all died from lethal drug or alcohol combinations. And they’re not the first. Have you ever wondered whether it’s okay to drink alcohol and take Vicodin? Or is it safe to mix percocet and … Read More
America has fallen hard for Vicodin. It was love at first sight when Uncle Sam first laid eyes on Vicodin in 1978. Thirty-four years later, the infatuation still holds strong: With over 131 million prescriptions filled in 2011, Vicodin is the most popular drug in the nation. The United States makes up only 4.6 percent of the … Read More
For years, ecstasy (or MDMA) has commonly been thought of as a “safe” drug because previous studies have indicated a link between MDMA and long-term impaired brain functions, but never conclusively proved the connection. That may be about to change. A new study by psychologist Daniel Wagner at the University of Cologne suggests that ecstasy does, in … Read More
A key component to Duffy’s has always been guests sharing their strength, hope, and experience. And now there’s a new way for you to do this–Duffy’s is now paying $100 for each guest blog post on Duffy’s blog. Interested? We are primarily looking for two types of content: Stories of Strength, Hope, and Experience Everyone has a … Read More
Earlier this spring, Napa County police rushed to the scene of a 66-year-old man who was involved in a car crash. The reason? Not a heart attack, not poor vision, but alcohol intoxication. The adverse effects from alcohol touches all aspects of life, and its influence stretches across our lifespan. It’s not a problem you … Read More
The liquor store owner was certainly not fooled by my stories. Each day I wrestle with fabricated excuses as to why a nicely dressed, middle class, soccer-mom-type was buying two bottles of cheap, potent whiskey. “I’m having a party tonight,” I lied, “and we’re playing Whiskey Pong.” “I had lost a husband and a home … Read More
For a man of 88 years, my grandfather is pretty healthy. Besides being confined to a wheelchair, he doesn’t have cancer or heart disease. His diabetes is under control. Mentally, he is still pretty sharp. However, my grandfather suffers from a disease, a sickness, that will plague him until death. . . My grandfather is an alcoholic. … Read More
The use of medications to treat substance abuse has become the new “biggest thing” in addiction treatment today. Have you ever wondered what drugs you can take to treat an opiate addiction? methamphetamine addiction? or alcohol addiction? Sometimes, you even avoid quitting, simply because you don’t want to deal with the negative effects of withdrawal. … Read More
The epidemic of prescription drug abuse has kicked a lot of doctors into action. Among the preventive measure set up, the newest (and coolest) is a video game designed to train doctors to identify deceptive behavior by people likely to abuse prescription painkillers. Video Game Helps Doctors Discover Hints of Prescription Abuse Designed by Dr. Michael F. … Read More
Update: President Obama issued a final rule on February 20, 2013 requiring insurers to cover the treatment of drug addiction and alcohol abuse. Insurance health policies will cover anywhere between 60-90 percent of costs, but minimal benefits will vary from state to state, reports the New York Times. Will the new healthcare insurance cover treatment for … Read More
