by intern | Nov 3, 2003 | Letters to the Editor
To the Editor: “Freed From Prison, but Still Paying a Penalty” (news article, Dec. 29) exposes the draconian effects of a criminal justice system whose focus on tough punishment leaves little room for rehabilitation. While punishment for criminal behavior...
by intern | Aug 8, 2003 | in the news
Work Life Matters By Peter Provet, Ph.D. Family focused treatment rebuilds communities As one of today’s leading providers of substance abuse and mental health treatment, Odyssey House offers a broad range of services focused on helping individuals...
by intern | May 7, 2003 | in the news
New York Newsday By Jeff Pearlman Three young women who have learned, at last, how to be good – make that great –mothers The moment Mabel McCormick hit rock bottom occurred exactly 27 months ago, on a frigid February evening when nothing –absolutely, positively...
by intern | Jan 31, 2003 | in the news
The Christian Science Monitor By Alexandra Marks Wanda Haskins believes she’s fully qualified to head up a successful drug-treatment program. The reason is simple: “Been there, done that,” says the former crack addict. Although the Virginia native...
by intern | Jan 8, 2003 | in the news
Addiction Professional By Peter Provet, Ph.D. The therapeutic community (TC) model of substance abuse treatment is at an important crossroad in its evolution. Approximately 45 years old, this self-help model was developed to treat single, adult heroin addicts in...
