I just watched the movie My Name is Bill W, and I was really impacted by this brief representation of Bill W’s life. It was so hard to watch him get drunk over and over again and to apologize over and over again. One of the best scenes is when Bill W explains his thoughts to his wife, Lo (see video clip). He wonders outloud why he drinks---he argues that he wants to be normal and explains how he tries to stop--but he ends with the insane reality that despite all of that--he still really just wants Read More →

The romantic and stereotypical image of our grandparents sitting in their rocking chairs on the front porch enjoying the sunset is just that—romantic. And not reality. The reality is that the number of senior citizens who have been treated for addiction over a recent 5-year period (2004-2009) has risen nearly 50%, according to a January 2012 Data Spotlight, released by the government’s Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The same report also cited experts who believe that the number of senior citizens needing substance abuse treatment will reach 5.7 million people by 2020. Read More →

Duffy's is a family business for a family issue. And the stories prove it. Periodically, we like to share these stories with you on our blog. Today's story comes from a Dec 19th entry in our online guestbook:    Read More →

I pushed through a revolving door a few years ago, went all the way around and ended up going out the entrance again. My full 360-degree turn was embarrassing, humiliating, and to be honest, a little confusing—I ended up back where I started! In the fog of confusion my inconsiderate friends laughed from the other side, where they boasted in their superior revolving-door navigation abilities. Ignoring my companions, I carefully pushed through the door again, this time successfully breaching the exit and joining my friends. In America, over three million teens discover themselves stuck in the revolving door of Read More →

We just made it through trying to stay sober during the holidays. Whether we passed with flying colors or struggled, it’s a new year and we can stay sober, no matter how difficult, day by day. Read More →