by oh-admin | Jan 17, 2010 | Dr. Peter Provet, heroin, in the news, Television
Fox 5 Here’s the video from last Saturday’s Good Day Street Talk on Fox 5, featuring Odyssey House President Peter Provet. Dr. Provet was part of a panel, which also included New York City Councilmember Peter Vallone and representatives from the Harm...
by oh-admin | Jan 4, 2010 | commentary, Dr. Peter Provet, public policy, treatment
Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly recently asked Odyssey House President Peter Provet and other prominent addiction professionals to contribute their hopes and fears for the treatment field in the new year. Here’s what Dr. Provet hopes for in 2010:Integration...
by oh-admin | Jan 4, 2010 | alcohol, Dr. Peter Provet, in the news, teens, underage drinking
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...
by oh-admin | Dec 18, 2009 | Dr. Peter Provet, in the news, recovery, relapse
The White House Office of Drug Control Policy blog, “Pushing Back” features a guest post from Odyssey House President & CEO Peter Provet about the challenges and opportunities the Holiday Season brings people in recovery and their families....
by oh-admin | Nov 9, 2009 | Dr. Peter Provet, in the news, public policy
Associated Press national feature story, “Expanding Drug Treatment: Is US Ready to Step Up?,” was picked up by more than 240 news outlets, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR and the Los Angeles Times. In the article, Odyssey House President Peter...
by oh-admin | Aug 26, 2009 | commentary, Dr. Peter Provet, heroin, in the news, Letters to the Editor
The New York Times today published a letter by Peter Provet, president of Odyssey House, questioning the use of heroin to treat heroin addiction. The letter can be found on page A22 in the print edition. Check it out and let us know what you think. The New York Times...
