by oh-admin | Mar 29, 2013 | Haven, recovery, supportive housing, Women's History Month
Every March, Janice Glenn-Slaughter, director of community housing at Odyssey House, commemorates Women’s History Month with a special event that is aimed at boosting self-esteem and encouraging female bonding. It’s an important event here as...
by oh-admin | Mar 27, 2013 | community, Outpatient Services, recovery, teens, treatment
Odyssey House Outpatient Services is introducing a new evidence-based program for adolescent boys (12-17 years) with substance use disorders. Called the Seven Challenges, the program will be incorporated into our existing BUY-In program, which was recently...
by oh-admin | Feb 14, 2013 | Uncategorized
“Of the 23.5 million teenagers and adults addicted to alcohol or drugs, only about 1 in 10 get treatment, which too often fails to keep them drug-free. Many of these programs fail to use proven methods to deal with the factors that underlie addiction and set off...
by oh-admin | Feb 11, 2013 | grants, OASAS, Outpatient Services, programs, recovery, SAMHSA, teens, treatment
The Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) announced Odyssey House as the downstate recipient of a three-year, federally funded grant to expand adolescent services. Odyssey House President Dr. Peter Provet said: “We are proud to fulfill our...
by oh-admin | Jan 8, 2013 | drug abuse, marijuana
Roni Caryn Rabin’s article on the health effects of marijuana use (“Legalizing of Marijuana Raises Health Concerns,” New York Times, Jan. 7) reflects the confusion of the messaging surrounding the drug as it morphs from a criminal justice issue and into a public...
