There’s some hopeful news in the fight against substance use disorders—new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows a significant decline in drug overdose deaths across the U.S. According to provisional numbers from the CDC’s National Vital Statistics System, drug…
USA Today By Dan Morrison Hunter Biden’s addiction to crack cocaine was so bad, he recalled, that he alienated his children and his famous father despite their repeated attempts to help. It was so bad that he lived among a pool of sleazy hangers-on in grimy…
Odyssey House provides tailored residential treatment for alcohol use disorder, catering to each individual’s unique needs. Our comprehensive program integrates evidence-based therapies, medication-assisted treatment, and round-the-clock support from experienced clinicians and counselors. In our therapeutic environment, clients receive personalized care and guidance to understand the underlying factors contributing…
The abuse of Fentanyl has become a major contributor to the national opioid addiction epidemic. Here’s how the synthetic drug affects the brain. Video/Image: Arielle Ray/The Wall Street Journal Video/Image: Arielle Ray/The Wall Street Journal Source: Drug Overdose Deaths, Fueled by Fentanyl, Hit Record High…
Below, Odyssey House President Dr. Peter Provet comments on an article in the New York Times about the pandemic’s impact on the opioid epidemic. “‘The Drug Became His Friend’: Pandemic Drives Hike in Opioid Deaths” (News, Sept…
by Suzy Weiss New York Post Is another public health crisis brewing beneath the coronavirus pandemic? New research shows that Americans are turning to alcohol to soothe their nerves while in isolation. US sales of alcoholic beverages skyrocketed by 55 percent the week…