by intern | May 18, 2011 | alcohol, Dr. Peter Provet, eldercare, in the news
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...
by oh-admin | Apr 20, 2011 | addiction, commentary, Dr. Peter Provet, drug abuse, Family Center, in the news, mothers, prescription drugs
At the Odyssey House Family Centers of Excellence, we treat a range of women with substance use disorders, including those who are pregnant, have recently given birth, or are taking care of young children. In his letter in today’s New York Times, Dr. Peter...
by intern | Apr 19, 2011 | addiction, children, commentary, Dr. Peter Provet, Letters to the Editor
To the Editor: RE: “Newly Born, and Withdrawing from Painkillers” (news article, April 9, 2011): It is troubling to read how little progress has been made in understanding the impact in utero exposure to addictive drugs can have on babies born to pregnant...
by oh-admin | Nov 5, 2010 | commentary, Dr. Peter Provet, in the news, teens
The New York Times published a letter to the editor by Odyssey House President Dr. Provet on the dangers caffeinated alcoholic beverages pose to underage drinkers. Read the letter below and let us know what you think. To read the original article, click here.November...
by oh-admin | Jul 23, 2010 | Dr. Peter Provet, teens, treatment
Below is Odyssey House President Dr. Peter Provet’s response to an article posted on TIME.com questioning the effectiveness of adolescent drug treatment (see “Does Teen Drug Rehab Cure Addiction or Create It?” June 16, 2010). Read his response and...
by intern | Jun 21, 2010 | community, Dr. Peter Provet, in the news, Press Releases
New York, NY – Odyssey House is pleased to announce the election of Richard O’Connor to vice chairman of Odyssey House Board of Trustees. Mr. O’Connor, vice president of product marketing at Aetna, has served on the Board of Trustees since 2002 and has held positions...
