by Carolyn Abrams | Jul 14, 2021 | in the news, Opioid epidemic
CBS New York By Jenna DeAngelis The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a record number of overdose deaths in the midst of the pandemic, nearly 93,000 people. It’s an issue hitting our area hard, especially New York City. CBS2’s Jenna DeAngelis spoke...
by Carolyn | Oct 13, 2020 | addiction, commentary, Coronavirus, Dr. Peter Provet, Opioid epidemic
Below, Odyssey House President Dr. Peter Provet comments on an article in the New York Times about the pandemic’s impact on the opioid epidemic. “‘The Drug Became His Friend’: Pandemic Drives Hike in Opioid Deaths” (News, Sept 29), underscores the essential role...
by Carolyn | Mar 13, 2020 | addiction, drug abuse, News roundup, Opioid epidemic
The New York Times: Alcoholics Anonymous vs. Other Approaches: The Evidence Is Now In By Austin Frakt and Aaron E. Carroll An updated review shows it performs better than other common treatments and is less expensive. Vox: Joe Biden’s new plan to end the opioid...
by Carolyn | Mar 6, 2020 | addiction, commentary, in the news, Letters to the Editor, naloxone, Opioid epidemic, Outpatient Services
In today’s New York Times, Mary Callahan, Odyssey House Senior Director of Outpatient Services, responds to a recent article about training children how to administer naloxone. To the Editor: “Teaching Children in the Bible Belt How to Reverse an Overdose”...
by Carolyn | Feb 11, 2020 | addiction, alcohol, drug abuse, marijuana, News roundup, Opioid epidemic
The New York Times: ‘Get Well or Die’: A State Senator Reveals His Addiction Battle By Luis Ferré-Sadurní Peter Harckham’s struggles with substance abuse have shaped his views on opioid addiction and the legalization of marijuana. The New Yorker: The Wrong Way to...
by Carolyn | Jan 30, 2020 | community, in the news, Opioid epidemic, Outpatient Services
Mary Callahan, Senior Manager, Director of Outpatient Services, sat down with BronxNet reporter Daren Jaime to discuss the opioid epidemic in New York City and how Odyssey House’s community-based services help individuals recover from substance use...
