A state of the art 2,700 square foot facility opened this past week at Duffy’s Napa Valley Rehab. The new building introduces six new counseling offices, two large conference rooms and extra space for administrative staff to Duffy’s expanding campus. The $300K project began by tearing down the old counseling center and placing the counseling … Read More
I’m not a saint yet. I’m an alcoholic. I’m a drug addict. I’m homosexual. I’m a genius. —Truman Capote Yesterday I was sitting on the couch in my living room, prepping for the big game by. . . watching films. (I watch a lot of movies, and I was finishing an epic that I had … Read More
The Frog in the Pit There once was a frog who sat in the bottom of a pit. Wherever he looked, the frog saw the high muddy walls of the pit. But when he looked up, he saw a patch of blue sky. The sky is so beautiful, the frog would think as he gazed … 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
Question: Can I use a credit card to pay for alcohol or drug rehab? Answer: Generally, yes. A credit card is a fast and easy option for those with who cannot afford the entire cost of treatment upfront. However, this is not always the best choice for everybody. Questions to consider before using a credit … Read More
14 months ago, I left Duffy’s and I had no idea what or how my new found sobriety was going to go. Dreams of an Alcoholic I came home to a house absent of any alcohol and have a wife and step-son that are completely happy and supportive. I do not have the cravings for … Read More
“If you loved me, you’d stop!” How many times have you said, pleaded or screamed these words at your husband, brother or daughter after a particularly nasty bout of drinking? How many times has your wife, sister or son promised to stop or cut down…drink no more than two a day…smoke pot only on the … Read More
In order for us to truly heal from a traumatic experience, we must first allow ourselves to process that experience. It’s not always easy, however, to translate a storm of painful emotions into words. Art therapy provides another option for people to work through painful experiences or emotions when words prove difficult. Art therapy is … Read More
The million dollar question: does marijuana really have negative long-term effects? The Brain Drain For years, scientists have been debating whether marijuana use has negative long term effects on the brain. Over two decades and 1,037 participants later, we just might have the evidence to prove that marijuana does indeed cause cognitive decline. A study published in … Read More
