by Carolyn Abrams | Jul 14, 2021 | in the news, Opioid epidemic
CBS New York By Jenna DeAngelis The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a record number of overdose deaths in the midst of the pandemic, nearly 93,000 people. It’s an issue hitting our area hard, especially New York City. CBS2’s Jenna DeAngelis spoke...
by Carolyn Abrams | Jul 6, 2021 | commentary, Dr. Peter Provet, drug laws, marijuana
On March 31, 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act. Under this law, New York State (NYS) became the 15th state to legalize recreational use of marijuana. There are, however, many unknowns as far as how the...
by Carolyn Abrams | Jul 2, 2021 | Bronx, community, Recovery Center
Summer is officially here and there’s no better place to beat the heat than the Recovery Center! We’ve added a number of new activities to keep you entertained all summer long, as well as some special events: Arts & Crafts, every other Tuesday @ 2 pm...
by Carolyn Abrams | Jul 1, 2021 | fundraising, Run for Your Life
Our annual Run for Your Life 5K Run & Recovery Walk returns – virtually – this fall and we have a variety of sponsorship packages available! Join us in September as we recognize the perseverance of the families, young adults, and seniors who work so...
by Carolyn Abrams | Jun 30, 2021 | marathon, Mother's Day Awards Breakfast, mothers, newsletter, recovery, Run for Your Life
The Summer 2021 edition of Odyssey House News is now available online! Learn about Odyssey House’s vaccination campaign, our Mother’s Day fundraiser, new grants, and more. Click here to download it and share it with your friends and colleagues! To support...
