Addiction can affect anyone. We often associate addicts and alcoholics with those living on the streets, but in reality, drug and alcohol addiction can affect anyone. At Duffy’s we recognize the reality that your addiction has become a disease in your life and needs to be treated. Therefore, we embrace the medical model that your addiction is a disease, and we use the social model—which includes education, counseling, and peer support—to treat it. The following blog posts and articles are designed to help you to better understand the disease of addiction.
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
Have you ever considered rehab, but then thought “No way?” If so, you’re not alone. While rehab isn’t the right solution for everyone, many have rejected the idea of rehab due to preconceptions that are completely false. To truly know whether rehab is right for you or a loved one, you need to separate fact … Read More
Well spring is here once again and it’s time to do some spring cleaning. Admittedly, this isn’t intended to be a Martha Stewart style guide to a clean house, but rather some tips for internal spring cleaning—a little refreshing of the soul. We all know that addiction doesn’t magically vanish in a matter of days. … Read More
Jamie Lee Curtis is one of the most inspirational and beloved faces among our recovery community. When other celebrities guild headlines with stories of relapse and rehab, Jamie Lee Curtis’ bold advocacy and successful career is a testament to the power of recovery. Recovery Insight Jamie has spoken and written about addiction and recovery on … 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
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
What is the legacy behind Go Ask Alice? I went to meet one of my friends the other day for coffee down at Fourbarrel (on Valencia). After I ordered a lovely 12 oz. Guatemalan pour over (it really is as good as everyone says), I took a seat across from Liv. She barely noticed me, staring intently … Read More
We are excited to announce that as of February 25, 2014, we now are in-network with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield was one of the most popular insurance providers that Californians chose at Covered CA, the insurance marketplace for California. Blue Cross Blue Shield is a national conglomerate of state insurance … Read More
