There’s a new drug out there called Smiles, more technically known as 2C-1. Like Bath Salts, K2 or “fake weed,” Smiles is another illegal designer drug popular among young adults. Smiles, made sometime in the early 2000s by a drug guru called Alexander Shulgin, was first popular in Europe before it made its way to the … Read More
“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 the warning signs of drug abuse? How can I tell if my loved one is addicted? I think my friend is addicted, but how do I know? Although it seems difficult to prove a drug addiction, there are many warning signs that strongly point to an addiction. Below are seven common signs of … Read More
As we pointed out in our previous blog post, New Year’s resolutions can really change your life—as long as they are the right type of resolutions—the realistic, simple, day-by-day type of goals because these are the ones that will last. These are the ones that can help to refresh you along your recovery journey. This … Read More
New year’s resolutions have become something of a joke. So unless you’re part of the 8% who actually succeed in achieving their goals, you’re probably not banking on this holiday tradition to actually make a difference in your life. But recovery is different because recovery is a day-by-day process and not a once-a-year deal. Recovery is … Read More
Everybody has a story; life is full of stories. Some stories inspire us, some teach us lessons. Here we have a 12 different people and their stories about addiction and recovery. 1. Dan’s Story A former Duffy’s guest tells of his skepticism upon first arriving at Duffy’s, his desire to give up, and a counsellor’s love … Read More
What do you get when you combine great information with great design? Great Infographics! We all know that the disease of addiction affects all of us, but sometimes seeing that information in picture format helps us to grasp those concepts more easily. These addiction and recovery infographics cover everything from how much drugs affects the state … Read More
We thank our Duffy community and all those who have read and commented on our blog posts this past year! Here we have compiled our most popular blogs of 2012. 1. Top 10 Most Commonly Abused Drugs and Their Effects Ever wondered which drugs are the most commonly abused? As our number one hit in 2012, … Read More
Question: What should I do if I relapse during the holidays? The holidays can be one of the most difficult times for those of us in recovery. We’re getting invited to employee Christmas parties and other family and friend events where drinking is expected. And sometimes we relapse almost accidentally, maybe because we just want to fit in with … Read More
Question: How do I refuse a Christmas invitation without offending someone? How do I tell people I can’t drink? This is one of the most commonly asked questions during the holiday season. And no wonder: refusing Christmas invitations never occurs without a layer of awkardness. Ask for advice. The first thing to do is to ask … Read More
