Talkback: Amy Winehouse’s addiction
Odyssey House President Dr. Peter Provet was interviewed by ABC Eyewitness News on the suspected drug-related death of pop singer Amy Winehouse and her struggles with addiction.
Category: alcohol
Big Spike Recorded in Older Drug, Alcohol Addicts
Associated Press by Matt Sendensky They go around this room at the Hanley Center telling of their struggles with alcohol and drugs. They tell of low points and lapses, brushes with death and pain caused to families. And silently, through the simple fact that each is in their 60s or beyond,…
The Risks in Alcoholic Drinks
To the Editor: In “Doctors Point to Caffeinated Alcoholic Drinks’ Dangers” (news article, Oct. 27), alarming reports of inebriated students ending up in emergency rooms are the tip of the iceberg. The broader problem is the number of young people who are being manipulated by targeted marketing strategies…
Bodegas Targeted for ‘Nutcracker’ Sales
Odyssey House President Peter Provet comments on reports of an illegal cocktail known as a “nutcracker” being sold to teens. A nutcracker is a potent mix of fruit punch and alcohol, usually vodka or rum, being sold in bodegas and barbershops in Harlem and the Bronx. …