If you're passionate about helping others find peace and freedom in recovery and posess an M.A. in fields such as Clinical Psychology, Clinical Social Work, Rehabilitation Therapy, or Nursing Administration, you should consider applying for the clinical director position here at Duffy's in beautiful northern California.   We are a successful privately-owned residential drug and alcohol treatment facility located in the Napa Valley. Duffy’s was founded 45 years ago by Gene Duffy, an icon in the field of recovery. A national speaker and passionate advocate for A.A.’s 12-Step Program, Gene left ... Read More →

I was really hoping that the next time I blogged about Zohydro, it would be to announce the fate of this much-publicized painkiller—whether it had been approved or rejected by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). I certainly did not anticipate writing how Zohydro’s approval date has been pushed back yet again. But it’s true. Originally scheduled for March 1, a press release from late last month announced that the FDA needed a few more weeks to decide. The FDA did not provide any reason for the possible delay, except for saying that the delay ... Read More →

Chris Kelly, half of the 1990s kid rap duo Kris Kross that had a chart-topping hit with “Jump,” died in Atlanta on Wednesday, May 1, from a suspected drug overdose at age 34 according to the LA Times. Kelly was found unresponsive on his couch and had no signs of life when paramedics arrived at his home in Atlanta Wednesday afternoon. Although no official cause of death is determined, the former teen star had an extensive history of drug abuse. According to a police report released Thursday, Kelly had taken a mixture of cocaine and heroin the night before his ... Read More →

Nobody can avoid the effect of drinking too much, nor escape the consequences thereof. Even if you’re famous. Even if you’re Reese Witherspoon. According to CNN, the Legally Blonde actress was in Atlanta for the filming of a new movie when she was charged with interfering with the arrest of her husband, Hollywood agent James Toth, on a drunken driving charge--and even telling the officer that this was “going to be on national news”. Well, she was right. The arrest itself may not have attracted much attention had it not been for the colorful ... Read More →

Shannon Alder once wrote, “Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you.” Shannon’s quote is very compelling and perhaps one of the most clearly stated on the true essence of leaving a legacy. Which helps us to beg the question, what kind of legacy do you want to leave? Will your children and grandchildren respect you? Will you leave a legacy etched in their hearts? In late March, Tom Claunch, a recovery inspiration living in New Zealand, passed away in Alabama ... Read More →

One weekend. No alcohol. Can you do it? To create public awareness for its Alcohol Awareness Month , the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence extends an open invitation to all Americans to refrain from drinking alcohol during the weekend of April 5th through 7th and calling it their Alcohol-Free Weekend.  Why Should I Take the Alcohol-Free Weekend Challenge? For many social drinkers, abstaining from alcohol might seem unnecessary. If you’re not addicted to alcohol, why is it so important for you to go without it for a weekend? Even if you do not consider ... Read More →

Held every April, Alcohol Awareness Month is a national effort to highlight the effects of alcoholism and alcohol-related problems. At Duffy's, we are passionate about helping those who are struggling with alcohol, so we are excited to participate in this special month on our blog.  Who Sponsors Alcohol Awareness Month? The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) What is the Goal for Alcohol Awareness Month? The goal for Alcohol Awareness month is to raise awareness and to support recovery.This is a time dedicated to support prevention, research, education, intervention, treatment and recovery from alcoholism and ... Read More →

On Friday, March 15, reports announced that rapper Lil Wayne was in a coma after suffering multiple seizures from an overdose of the popular recreational drug, Sizzurp.  What is Sizzurp? Sizzurp, also known as purple drank, syrup, or Texas tea, is a combination of prescription strength cough syrup with 7-Up or a similar fruit-flavored soda and dissolved hard candy, such as jolly ranchers. Sometimes users add alcohol or crushed painkillers for an even stronger high. The main ingredient is the codeine and promethazine based prescription cough syrup. This is not the same as dextromethorphan (DXM) based cough syrup, which is ... Read More →

For decades, society has dreamed of a miracle drug that can end substance addiction. We've hoped for a way to make recovery from addiction effortless and painless--that “quick fix” for addiction itself. Lunbeck, a Danish international pharmaceutical company, claims to have finally bagged that dream and squished it into a little tablet dubbed Selincro. Have we finally found a "miracle fix" for addiction? Touted as the “first major innovation in the treatment of alcohol dependence in many years,” Selincro is one of the few medications to be approved by the European commission for the reduction ... Read More →

The family at Duffy’s would like to wish you and your loved ones a very happy Chinese New Year! This year’s animal is the year of the snake. If you will turning 12, 24, 48, 60, 72 (or any multiple of 12!) then this is your year! Background The date of Chinese New Year is based on the lunisolar calendar and lasts 15 days. (Think Christmas that lasts 15 days!) It is the biggest holiday of the year, and family and friends gather from across the country to feast on traditional Chinese New Year food, reunite with family, visit friends, give gifts, and set ... Read More →