Since our founding in 1967, Duffy’s has consistently implemented and utilized the 12 step approach from Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous programs.
The Serenity Prayer is both beautiful and powerful. It’s simple, yet so much depth is packed into those lines. It’s general, yet can be specifically applied to every struggle. The story behind the Serenity Prayer Every prayer has a story behind it. Most sources cite the original prayer coming from a man struggling to come to … Read More
“God, grant me… serenity.” If you’ve been around 12 step meetings for any length of time, chances are you’ve heard the words of the serenity prayer. When we’re caught in the middle of life’s most stressful moments—when things don’t go the way we plan—when everything seems against us; in those trying times, we need more … Read More
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
14 months ago, I left Duffy’s and I had no idea what or how my new found sobriety was going to go. Dreams of an Alcoholic I came home to a house absent of any alcohol and have a wife and step-son that are completely happy and supportive. I do not have the cravings for … Read More
It doesn’t matter where you live; New Year’s is the wettest day of the year as people across the nation celebrate by breaking out the booze. During a time where everyone is drinking, it may seem like those in recovery are the only ones not swimming in party hats, sparklers, and empty beer bottles—and makes … Read More
This year, Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) celebrates its 78th anniversary. Boasting 3.5 million members participating in some 180,000 groups around the globe, A.A. and its 12 Step program has grown into an organization with tremendous impact. Even in its earliest days A.A. had the same two basic rules: Desire to stop drinking Keep yours and other … Read More
I was an upper-class, soccer/PTA super mom. How could I possibly be an alcoholic? Well, I was an alcoholic. The Grip of Addiction By the time I checked in to Duffy’s, I was a two-bottle-a-night wine drinker. Most nights ended in a black out (although I preferred to call it “going to sleep”). My kids … Read More
The internet has exploded with criticism of traditional 12 step programs. The longer the battle ensues, the more personal opinion and emotion trumps logic and objective presentation. As a result, statistics have been abused, studies on A.A. misstated and opinions formed based on a single study rather than a holistic view of research data. So … Read More
Sponsors and Newcomers: the Heart and Lifeblood of A.A. Is it important to have a sponsor? Wow, absolutely. Absolutely. Sponsorship is an experience that you must not miss. Sponsorship is the heart, the heart of the AA approach to recovery. Everybody in this room knows that the heart is the most vital organ of your … Read More
Question: Is there any safe amount of alcohol a woman can drink while she is pregnant? Are there drinking safety guidelines to follow during pregnancy? Answer: We have no strong research evidence for a threshold of drinking below which there is no harm to the developing child. Although studies consistently show that heavy drinking during … Read More
