April is National Alcohol Awareness Month, a national effort sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence to raise awareness about alcohol-related problems and recovery. This year’s theme is “Help for today, hope for tomorrow,” with an emphasis on underage drinking and its effects on young people and their families. The destructive power of alcoholism … Read More
We’re only a few days away from the March 31 insurance marketplace open-enrollment deadline. And if you’re doing some last-minute shopping on Covered California and want substance abuse treatment, you might be asking: Q: What insurance plan should I sign up for through the marketplace to get coverage for treatment at Duffy’s? A: Any PPO plan or … Read More
Apparently being drunk isn’t enough, now people are drinking on roofs, out of toilets, in the bathtub, in grocery stores, while snowboarding. They’re drinking live fish, dead mice, insects, motor oil—and of course, large quantities of alcohol. Whatever creative way they can come up with, it’s all captured in a short video to be spread … Read More
I was in the Navy for four years and then began my bachelor’s degree in drinking. I say that because my real education came from an old bartender. He began teaching me his trade having been in that business for over 40 years. I was one of the best students. I worked high volume bars and … Read More
