Darryl S. Duke

I love life and people. I also enjoy writing about things that can help others find greater happiness. I know many people have negative and often misunderstood conceptions about alcoholism and addiction. My goal is to help remove the shame and stigma associated with what most experts now agree is a progressive, chronic, relapsing, and sometimes deadly brain disease.

Understanding The True Meaning Of Love

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Have you ever noticed how we use certain words to express ourselves without really thinking about their true meaning? We use the word insane to describe a person or some situation without regard to what true insanity can be. We say we’re depressed when we’re really just feeling down or sad. And we say we … Read more

It All Equals Out In The End

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Because of my fears and insecurities, I can remember feeling less than for a good part of my life and it was one of the reasons why I liked to drink so much. When I was drunk I could be whoever I wanted to be, and act however I wanted to act, without feeling the … Read more

Cleaning Up A Few Things About Addiction

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I really liked the book Clean: Overcoming Addiction and Ending America’s Greatest Tragedy written by David Sheff. The up to date information about addiction in this book is refreshing, especially with all the “misinformation” out there, and I think anyone wanting a better understanding of addiction should read it. All the information in Clean is backed up with … Read more