Addiction is a condition, a disease of the brain in which one becomes dependent on a substance or activity. In the world today, the most common addictions we find are that of drugs and alcohol. Governments around the world have invested billions in the rehabilitation and control of the use of these substances, but the … Read More
In the first episode of The Grant, a series of short talks by Gene Duffy, Gene talks about cost of Alcoholics Anonymous. We all know Alcoholics Anonymous is a free program, but that doesn’t mean the program requires nothing of its members whatsoever. There is no cost for attendance, but there is a cost of attention, … Read More
“By judging others we blind ourselves to our own evil and to the grace which others are just as entitled to as we are.” –Dietrich Bonhoeffer I was digging around on Wikipedia on Betty Ford. Interesting—she had a friend, Leonard Firestone, who helped her found the Betty Ford Center. I bounce to Firestone’s page and … 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
So your family member or friend finally went to rehab. With all the events leading up to this point and all the effort you’ve made to help them get here, the big day may seem anticlimactic. You may be relieved or apprehensive. You may feel hope, or you may be waiting for the other shoe … Read More
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
“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
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
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
