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 meaningful societal…
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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 criminal justice system in the absence…
New York Nonprofit Press The NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) awarded $1.75 million in grants to five New York City nonprofits to provide permanent supportive housing for homeless families struggling with addiction to drugs or alcohol. “Permanent supportive housing programs are essential to breaking the cycle…
Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly In a development that so far is seen mainly as benefiting treatment centers that traditionally work with the neediest clients, a growing number of addiction treatment facilities are gaining direct expertise as providers of permanent housing for individuals and families with substance use issues. These…
NEW YORK (CBS 2) From clothing to books and groceries, it seems like there isn’t much that you can’t find on the Internet these days. And that might include illegal drugs. Cocaine and even heroin are readily available for online purchase and home delivery.