In celebration of our 50th anniversary, each month we will be sharing a story that highlights one of our programs or treatment populations. Below is Ashley’s story, who recently completed residential treatment at Lafayette Avenue, our young women’s program in the Bronx. Ashley, 28, started using drugs and alcohol after…
On Tuesday night, PBS aired a new Frontline documentary, “Chasing Heroin,” chronicling the impact of the opioid epidemic as well as the efforts of law enforcement, social workers, and public defenders and prosecutors to save the…
Experts’ Contributions: “Hopes and Fears” 2016 Leaders in the field of drug treatment share their predictions for 2016 and the challenges ahead. See Dr. Provet’s below. Click here for the full report. The escalating opioid epidemic among middle-class Americans drew unusual attention…
In today’s edition of The New York Times, Odyssey House President Dr. Peter Provet …
Many people hear “binge drinking” and think primarily of college students. But a recent CDC report found that the age group most likely to die of alcohol poisoning is actually white men, ages 35-64. WPIX reporter Carolyn Costello spoke to Odyssey House Vice President, Director of Adult Residential…
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEWS Recovery from substance use disorders often resembles training for a marathon. It’s a long process that requires discipline, focus, and ongoing effort. As addiction experts and mental health professionals gain greater insight into the behavioral-physical health connection, fitness programs are proving to be important components of long-term…