by Carolyn | Jun 2, 2024 | addiction, Dr. Peter Provet, in the news
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 hotel...
by Carolyn Abrams | Apr 18, 2024 | addiction, Admissions, alcohol, treatment
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...
by Carolyn Abrams | Nov 17, 2021 | addiction, Opioid epidemic
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...
by Carolyn | Oct 13, 2020 | addiction, commentary, Coronavirus, Dr. Peter Provet, Opioid epidemic
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 29), underscores the essential role...
by Carolyn | Apr 1, 2020 | addiction, alcohol, Coronavirus, Dr. Peter Provet, in the news, recovery
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...
by Carolyn | Mar 13, 2020 | addiction, drug abuse, News roundup, Opioid epidemic
The New York Times: Alcoholics Anonymous vs. Other Approaches: The Evidence Is Now In By Austin Frakt and Aaron E. Carroll An updated review shows it performs better than other common treatments and is less expensive. Vox: Joe Biden’s new plan to end the opioid...
