by Carolyn Abrams | Feb 19, 2021 | Admissions, Coronavirus, Medication-assisted treatment
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...
by Carolyn | Oct 4, 2019 | marijuana, Medication-assisted treatment, News roundup, Opioid epidemic
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...
by Carolyn | May 17, 2019 | addiction, Medication-assisted treatment, naloxone, News roundup, Opioid epidemic
Vox: A new study backs up a lifesaving approach to the opioid epidemic By German Lopez The study linked expanded access to naloxone to fewer opioid overdose deaths. The New York Times: Marijuana Legalization Hits a Wall: First in New Jersey, Then in New York By Vivian...
by Carolyn | May 2, 2019 | Awards, Bronx, events, foundation, graduation, grants, Haven, Medication-assisted treatment, mothers, newsletter, Odyssey House news, Recovery Center, Run for Your Life, Women's History Month
The Spring 2019 edition of Odyssey House News is now available online! Learn about how new programs and grants are allowing us to expand our services across the agency, as well as recent events, client accomplishments, and more. Click here to download it and share it...
by Carolyn | Apr 24, 2019 | Medication-assisted treatment, training
Odyssey House provides ongoing training for social workers, mental health professionals, and substance abuse counselors. The topics range from training on evidence-based practices to those with an administrative focus. We offer courses approved by the NYSED Office of...
by Carolyn | Dec 6, 2018 | addiction, commentary, Dr. Peter Provet, Medication-assisted treatment, recovery
Odyssey House President Dr. Peter Provet discusses the importance of medication-assisted treatment to reducing opioid overdose deaths in response to a recent article in The New York Times. “This City’s Overdose Deaths Have Plunged. Can Others Learn From It?” (News,...
