Since our founding in 1967, Duffy’s has consistently implemented and utilized the 12 step approach from Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous programs.
Held every April, Alcohol Awareness Month is a national effort to highlight the effects of alcoholism and alcohol-related problems. At Duffy’s, we are passionate about helping those who are struggling with alcohol, so we are excited to participate in this special month on our blog. Who Sponsors Alcohol Awareness Month? The National Council on Alcoholism … Read More
Though we will forever have the memories of what our lives were like before sobriety, it can be easy to forget the strength of the beast as we become busier, happier, and journey further in recovery. And that’s just what it wants. You see, when we’re too busy or complaisant, we forget the real power of … Read More
Valentine’s day is a great day for those of us in recovery to remember those around us. Have you shown your love to someone today? Sometimes we get so wrapped up in the romance of Valentine’s day, we simply forget the human desire to be loved. You don’t have to be in a relationship to … Read More
If you’ve been careful to take time for yourelf and your personal growth after your initial treatment in recovery, then when the right person comes along, you’ll be able to more successfully enter into a long-lasting, fulfilling relationships. But remember. . . Serious Relationships Take Serious Work As the relationship progresses, you should open up … Read More
It is generally not a good idea to enter into a dating relationship if you’ve just started your recovery. . . but knowing how to handle a breakup in recovery is a good thing to know too. The reality is that at some point you will probably start dating someone in recovery and knowing how … Read More
Focus on Fixing Your Life, Not on Finding Love People with a healthy view of relationships are not obsessed with finding love. When you’re spending all your time looking for someone to date, you aren’t spending the necessary time working on your own life to become a better person to date. Maintaining a healthy relationship requires … Read More
Even though many of us in recovery are lonely, jumping into a dating relationship isn’t always the wisest idea. Dating in recovery can actually easily trigger a relapse—or a new addiction to relationships. Because It’s easy for relationships to become just as addictive as substance abuse, it is not uncommon for those just starting out … Read More
So you’re in recovery and you’re getting your life back on track. You’re making progress in your personal growth and you’re dying to know “is it safe to start dating yet?” While there is no magic formula to tell you when you can successfully wade back into the waters of romance, if you want to … Read More
Question: What should I do if I relapse during the holidays? The holidays can be one of the most difficult times for those of us in recovery. We’re getting invited to employee Christmas parties and other family and friend events where drinking is expected. And sometimes we relapse almost accidentally, maybe because we just want to fit in with … Read More
Question: How do I refuse a Christmas invitation without offending someone? How do I tell people I can’t drink? This is one of the most commonly asked questions during the holiday season. And no wonder: refusing Christmas invitations never occurs without a layer of awkardness. Ask for advice. The first thing to do is to ask … Read More
