by oh-admin | Aug 14, 2014 | commentary, Dr. Peter Provet
Robin Williams’ death tragically underscores how depression combined with substance abuse create a common ground for suicide. Fame, fortune – and in Mr. Williams’ case, comedy – cannot prevent such self-inflicted tragedy. Stigma still pervades...
by oh-admin | Apr 14, 2014 | commentary, Dr. Peter Provet, in the news, Letters to the Editor, mental health, public policy
In Saturday’s edition of The New York Times, Odyssey House President & CEO Dr. Peter Provet is one of several experts commenting on a recent article examining the growing number of people with severe mental illness who are coming into contact with the...
by oh-admin | Jun 3, 2013 | commentary, research, treatment, Working in Recovery
By Gary Harmon, Ph.D.Vice President, Director of Research & GrantsAs the substance use disorder field continues to evolve and move closer to a medical model, Odyssey House is poised to remain a leader. The ability of the agency to retain the essential...
by oh-admin | May 28, 2013 | commentary, Dr. Peter Provet, in the news, Letters to the Editor, marijuana
In response to Bill Keller’s column, “How to Legalize Pot,” in The New York Times, Dr. Peter Provet comments on the implications of legalizing marijuana. A Time When Marijuana is Legal To the Editor: Bill Keller suggests that legalization of...
by oh-admin | May 2, 2013 | commentary, Family Center, programs, treatment, Working in Recovery
Comprehensive treatment with wraparound medical, educational, vocational, and housing supportsBy Justin Mitchell, Vice President & Director of Adult Residential ServicesFrom our humble beginningsof 17 individuals coming together to form a community focused on...
by oh-admin | Aug 13, 2012 | commentary, Dr. Peter Provet, in the news, Letters to the Editor, programs
In a letter in the New York Times, Dr. Peter Provet comments on a private funding initiative to reduce recidivism among adolescent men incarcerated at Rikers Island. Investing in Jails To the Editor: Re “Goldman to Invest in City Jail Program, Profiting if...
