by oh-admin | Jul 26, 2011 | addiction, Dr. Peter Provet, drug abuse, in the news, wellness
Odyssey House President Dr. Peter Provet was interviewed yesterday afternoon by ABC Eyewitness News on the suspected drug-related death of pop singer Amy Winehouse and her struggles with addiction. Watch the video below and let us know what you think in the...
by oh-admin | Jul 21, 2011 | addiction, commentary, Dr. Peter Provet, in the news, Letters to the Editor, treatment
In his letter in today’s New York Times, Odyssey House President Dr. Peter Provet comments on a recent article that discusses efforts by medical schools to increase physician training in addiction treatment. To the Editor: While addiction has been...
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...
