When it comes to overcoming an addiction, New Year’s resolutions can be especially important. However, if you’re someone who struggles with a substance use disorder, you understand that kicking the habit is much easier said than done. That’s why it’s important to focus less on setting a single resolution and more on committing to finding … Read More
The fast-moving spread of COVID-19, the illness caused by the new coronavirus, has left little room to pause and take stock of your emotions. This is leading many to turn to whatever means necessary to handle the stress and anxiety they may be experiencing, even if those methods might not be the most beneficial. Despite … Read More
According to the American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM), 1.5 billion people throughout the world struggle with a chronic pain condition. Within the United States alone, more prescriptions are written for painkillers such as Percocet, Vicodin, and OxyContin than in all other parts of the world combined. In 2011, the Centers for Disease Control and … Read More
The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSUDH) estimated that more than 21 million individuals are battling a substance use disorder in the United States. What are the most addictive drugs? While many factors determine whether or not you’ll get addicted to certain drugs, the risks associated with getting addicted to some drugs is higher than … Read More
We are proud to announce the results of the most recent HealthStream survey filled out by Duffy’s guests who completed their treatment. HealthStream is a leading provider of learning and research solutions for the healthcare industry, transforming insight into action by surveying clients and delivering outcomes-based results for healthcare organizations. Part of an Acadia-wide program, … Read More
As most of you know, Duffy’s Napa Valley has been in existence since 1967. Since then, Duffy’s has continually focused on advancing their quality of services to best meet the needs of their guests in pursuit of the best possible outcomes. In this effort, Duffy’s began working with the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities … Read More
Veterinary Dangers with Prescription Drugs When it comes to stealing prescription drugs in the workplace, most people immediately think of individuals who are employed at a pharmacy, hospital, or medical center partaking in this action. While illegally taking prescription drugs in these venues is an issue in itself, many individuals do not realize that their … Read More
Medical marijuana continues to be a hotly debated topic throughout the United States as more and more Americans are legally accessing the drug. As new states have legalized marijuana for medicinal purposes, some have criticized these decisions, implying that the legalization of cannabis for medical purposes is merely a “back door” method of legalizing the … Read More
The drug landscape is changing in many ways today. Legislation is shifting around marijuana use, and awareness on the dangers of tobacco use has become an ingrained part of the cultural consciousness. Given these factors, new research has begun with the hopes of exploring the ways that combined drug use impacts one’s motivation to quit … Read More
The abuse of opioids has become a prevalent problem throughout the United States. In fact, many consider this form of substance abuse to be an epidemic, as it has caused devastation in the lives of countless individuals, and yet appears to be continuously growing in prevalence. It has been estimated that 80 people die from … Read More
