As part of their Black History Month coverage, PIX11’s James Ford profiled Andre Matthews, Director of Recreational Services, and our Odyssey House running program. By James Ford PIX11 He was a homeless drug addict who’s not only been clean and sober for…
By Jennie Coughlin The New York Times After months of training as part of his recovery, Travis Friese is running his first marathon. Credit…Mimi d’Autremont for The New York Times His first time in rehab, Travis Friese thought he could just learn to use drugs…
In today’s New York Times, Dr. Peter Provet, Odyssey House President & CEO, responds to a recent article about the growing use of marijuana after legalization. To the Editor: Re “Unexpected Problem in the Rise of Marijuana” (front page, Oct. 5): As…
By James Ford PIX11 One of the Tri-state region’s largest addiction recovery programs believes that a steady, dedicated pace leads to success. Odyssey House is the organization that put that concept into practice literally on Saturday with its Run For Your Life,…
Behavioral Health News, Summer 2024 By Peter Provet, Ph.D. President & CEO, Odyssey House As the leader of Odyssey House, one of the largest non-profit residential and outpatient treatment providers in New York City, I have witnessed firsthand the growing need for specialized services tailored…
“Here & Now” WBUR Deepa Fernandes from WBUR speaks with Dr. Peter Provet, an adolescent psychologist and president of Odyssey House, a sober living and addiction treatment center in New York City, about how substance abuse affects a teen’s mental health. Click…