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 →

Living out the 12th Step The twelfth step in Alcoholics Anonymous says, “Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.” From the beginning, Gene Duffy, our founder, embraced this twelfth step, sharing his story of hope many times and placing the slogan, “Together they shared their experience, strength, and hope” on Duffy’s welcome sign. Thankfully, Gene’s son wanted to capture his father’s story with his camcorder, so today, we can ... Read More →

Our founder, Gene Duffy is a living legend, a daily inspiration, and our all-time favorite person to quote. Not long after he became sober, Gene dedicated himself to helping others find freedom and recovery (read Gene's story). Patrick, a Duffy’s counselor, said, “What I know about Gene Duffy is that he was absolutely passionate about helping alcoholics and addicts who were suffering.” Patrick is right: of all who knew Gene, they will remember his fiery, contagious, and unrelenting passion. But why did he care so much? Below is an excerpt from Gene's reasons for ... Read More →

She’s on call virtually all day, every day. She does the impossible. She’s the real superhero. And she goes by “Mom.” In celebrating Mother's day, we often show our appreciation and love through an emotional card, beautiful flowers, and a phone call. We thank her for giving us life, for caring for us—changing endless diapers, bandaging our cuts—and for being the one person who never stopped worrying about us. But, who’s always there to worry about her? Who’s there to notice her struggle? According to ... Read More →

Today, May 9, is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, the climax of the week on mental health awareness. This year’s theme is Out of the shadows: Exposing stigma. Stigma is a mark of shame and disgrace, a negative judgment placed on someone or something. Too often, people are quick to judge and assume the worst in a person that has difficulties—which we all have difficulties at some point in our lives. But, imagine a world in which people had compassion for others who are struggling rather than judging them. A Model of Compassion A classic ... Read More →

Our Mission Duffy's exists to help those who are affected by alcoholism find hope in recovery. To help us fulfill our mission, we employ wonderful people who are passionate about recovey. Help Us to Spread the Gift of Sobriety: Intake Coordinator Opening  Currently, we have an opening for an Intake Coordinator. The mission of the Intake Coordinator is to respond to emails, chats and phones inquiries and to convert them into overnight stays at Duffy's Napa Valley rehab programs. We are looking for a service-oriented individual to join our team. If you are passionate about helping others, ... Read More →

Question: Should I pressure someone struggling with an alcohol or drug addiction into rehab? Do people who are forced into treatment get anything out of it? Answer: Yes, and yes. People who are not initially willing or ready to go into treatment have the same chance of recovery as those who come voluntarily to treatment. For years, conventional wisdom has stated otherwise: that treatment will work only for those who seek it. However, very few addicts seek treatment on their own. The nature of addiction makes it nearly impossible for the dependent person to admit or even recognize that he ... 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 →

"Can I help?" If you have a friend or family member who's struggling with addiction, you desperately want to find them help. But how can you help someone who doesn't want it? They may even think that everything's just fine and that alcohol or drugs are not causing a problem.  How do you break past the walls of denial? Can you even help them if they don’t want to listen?  Approaching someone with an addiction about seeking help is never easy and raises so many questions. That’s why we ... Read More →