The tools you learn in alcohol or drug treatment are “almost the secrets to life,” says Jen, Duffy’s clinical director. For some, that might sound like an overstatement, but to anyone who has learned the tools of recovery during residential rehab, you know how important knowing what these tools are and how to apply them is to the success of your recovery.
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
If you place a magnet on a table and push another magnet toward it, they will repel each other or “snap” together. People are like this—coming together by the nebulous forces of love and friendship or “repelling” each other due to disagreements or unforgiveness. The ultimate “snap-together” relationships are the ones sealed by holy matrimony. … Read More
“Just Say No” is so last century. Plus, it didn’t work for everyone. To make an impact on our teens, we must use engaging resources that tell the facts about drugs without sounding manipulative or judgmental. Most importantly, these resources must be useful and enjoyable enough that teens will return to these sites and eventually share them … Read More
Lisa Frederiksen is the owner and brains behind breakingthecycles.com—a website and blog that exists to help end the stigma, misinformation and shame so often surrounding addiction. Lisa also conducts presentations, workshops and training programs at schools, businesses and rehab facilities across the country. We were able to pull Lisa way from her busy schedule and drill … Read More
“I can’t stand back and watch them throw their life away, but I can’t make them change. I want to love them, but I don’t even know how right now. Is there anything I can do?” Loving the unloveable It’s not that your loved one is a completely unlovable person. But let’s face it, they are doing things that … Read More
Recovery isn’t a journey to be walked alone. The compassion and cheer of others lift our spirits and invigorate our steps. While daily inspiration often comes from our beautiful family or faithful friends in A.A., encouragement to keep going can also come from reading a post from your favorite recovery blogger. Accessible and convenient, blogs … Read More
“Everyone deserves a chance at a clean and healthy life—even if everyone is not quite ready for treatment. Besides, it’s better not to be infected with a fatal disease before you even get to rehab”—at least this is the philosophy of the Santa Cruz Access Program, which has been trying to help those still struggle … Read More
Summer is well under way. Whether it’s a quick trip to the beach or that big weekend party, you and your guests are going to need some refreshment. Of course you want to avoid having alcohol, but staying sober doesn’t have to be boring. Here are some drinks to spice up your cooler this summer.
Just getting your loved one to rehab doesn’t necessarily guarantee lifelong recovery. You still need to support your loved one in recovery and when she returns home. It is true that the most difficult part of working with your loved one might be over, but supporting them while they discover and re-discover themselves in rehab … Read More
How old were you when you had your first drink? 21? 17? 12? Some people start as early as middle school; they sneak a bottle of alcohol and experiment with a couple of friends. Then they upgrade to the partying, vomiting, fights, embarrassing actions, and escaping before the cops get there . . . Paints a thrilling … Read More
