Every year, the medical community explores, tests, and discovers new treatment options for or addiction information about drug and alcohol abuse. And every year, the policies are discussed and debated as to how best address the War on Drugs in America. These articles and posts frequently highlight current news related to medical research, laws and policies related to the disease of addiction and treatment for substance abuse.
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
On May 20, 2014, Duffy’s received a 3-Year accreditation from CARF (the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities). This accreditation is official recognition that Duffy’s is guided by internationally recognized service standards and best practies and is a public statement that our organization strives to ensure our services are of the highest quality. About CARF CARF International … Read More
On February 21, 2014, Duffy’s became a Premier Organizational Member of NAADAC, a national organization that provides education, clinical training and certification for addiction professionals. This certification helps Duffy’s stay on the cutting edge of the addiction profession and ensures that the clinical care offered at Duffy’s is rated among the best in the world. Clinical … 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
Substance abuse affects everyone differently, which is what makes addiction an unpredictable disease. One person may become addicted after using a drug only one time, while another occasionally uses the drug for years without developing a dependence. Environmental and social factors play a big role in whether or not a person will form an addiction, … Read More
We are often brought face-to-face with the reality that an overdose is far too easy. How could this tragedy have happened? Is it really possible for heroin and alcohol to kill? Unfortunately, this deadly mixture is far too common. Heroin and alcohol both depress the part of the brain that controls the basic functions of … Read More
There’s a new drug out there called Smiles, more technically known as 2C-1. Like Bath Salts, K2 or “fake weed,” Smiles is another illegal designer drug popular among young adults. Smiles, made sometime in the early 2000s by a drug guru called Alexander Shulgin, was first popular in Europe before it made its way to the … Read More
“Ecstasy not considered that addictive” ran a headline in the Calgary Herald, an online journal in Canada. This headline may catch people’s attention, but it is very misleading. In fact, one could argue that it’s a flat-out lie. Sure, it is true that ecstasy has a lower potential to cause physical dependency than some other drugs, … Read More
There are lots of different approaches to treat alcohol addiction, like using medications (Naltrexone) or the meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous. Or biomarkers. Biomarker testing have been used to monitor treatment outcomes for quite some time, and lately biomarkers have been linked with genetic testing to facilitate personalized treatment. A recent pilot study done by the Waukesha County of … Read More
