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Category: Research and Policies

Every year, the medical community explores, tests, and discovers new treatment options for or addiction information about drug and alcohol abuse. And every year, the policies are discussed and debated as to how best address the War on Drugs in America. These articles and posts frequently highlight current news related to medical research, laws and policies related to the disease of addiction and treatment for substance abuse.

Duffy’s Recent Guest Reviews

We are proud to announce the results of the most recent HealthStream survey filled out by Duffy’s guests who completed their treatment. HealthStream is a leading provider of learning and research solutions for the healthcare industry, transforming insight into action by surveying clients and delivering outcomes-based results for healthcare organizations. Part of an Acadia-wide program, … Read More

Duffy’s Achieves 3-Year CARF Accreditation

As most of you know, Duffy’s Napa Valley has been in existence since 1967. Since then, Duffy’s has continually focused on advancing their quality of services to best meet the needs of their guests in pursuit of the best possible outcomes. In this effort, Duffy’s began working with the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities … Read More

CARF Accreditation

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

Duffy’s NAADAC certification

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

How Do I Get Coverage through the Marketplace that Pays for Rehab

We’re only a few days away from the March 31 insurance marketplace open-enrollment deadline. And if you’re doing some last-minute shopping on Covered California and want substance abuse treatment, you might be asking: Q: What insurance plan should I sign up for through the marketplace to get coverage for treatment at Duffy’s? A: Any PPO plan or … Read More

How Genetics Influence Addiction

Substance abuse affects everyone differently, which is what makes addiction an unpredictable disease. One person may become addicted after using a drug only one time, while another occasionally uses the drug for years without developing a dependence. Environmental and social factors play a big role in whether or not a person will form an addiction, … Read More

Physical vs. Psychological Addiction: What’s the Difference?

“Ecstasy not considered that addictive” ran a headline in the Calgary Herald, an online journal in Canada. This headline may catch people’s attention, but it is very misleading. In fact, one could argue that it’s a flat-out lie. Sure, it is true that ecstasy has a lower potential to cause physical dependency than some other drugs, … Read More

What Are Biomarkers?

There are lots of different approaches to treat alcohol addiction, like using medications (Naltrexone) or the meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous. Or biomarkers. Biomarker testing have been used to monitor treatment outcomes for quite some time, and lately biomarkers have been linked with genetic testing to facilitate personalized treatment. A recent pilot study done by the Waukesha County of … Read More