Odyssey House President and CEO Dr. Peter Provet comments on how a recent article in the New York Times (“An Effective Treatment for Opioid Addiction Exists. Why Isn’t It Used More?”, February 16, 2025) on buprenorphine and stigma. The recent New York Times Magazine article on buprenorphine…
In September, the NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports awarded Odyssey House a grant to develop an integrated outpatient treatment program. Odyssey House will receive $760,000 in one-time-only funding and support services for up to 18 months. This grant is part of a $4.7 million…
Behavioral Health News, Spring 2022 By Peter Provet, Ph.D. President & CEO, Odyssey House Treatment for substance misuse begins before someone walks through the doors of a rehabilitation center asking for help. It starts when a person acknowledges their life is out of control –…
Odyssey House incorporates proven, medically driven methods for treating opioid use disorder (OUD). Individual and group therapy allow clients to address mental health and emotional issues that stand in the way of long-term recovery. Clients can build a foundation for long-term recovery through modalities like Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Behavior Modification,…
Odyssey House works individually with clients using medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and recovery coaching to empower individuals in their recovery process and connect them to long-term community supports. MAT is designed to assist, not replace, other treatment and recovery efforts, and supplements psychological, behavioral, and social interventions. MAT Services: Access…
The New York Times: Philadelphia Supervised Injection Site Wins Legal Fight Against Justice Department By Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs A plan to create a space where people can inject heroin and other drugs under medical supervision does not violate a federal law intended to crack down on…