by oh-admin | May 7, 2012 | addiction, drug abuse, marijuana, research, teens
A new report by the Partnership at Drugfree.org found marijuana use increasing among teenagers. According to the survey, nearly 1 in 10 are smoking pot 20 or more times a month, increasing from 5 percent in 2008 to 9 percent in 2011. “These findings are deeply...
by oh-admin | Mar 19, 2012 | education, Family Center, graduation, mothers, newsletter, Odyssey House news, Outpatient Services, programs, Run for Your Life, supportive housing, teens, treatment
The Spring 2012 edition of Odyssey House News is now available online! Read about our new housing programs, get an update on OHROCS (Odyssey House Recovery Oriented Care System), and more. Check it out (pdf) and let us know what you think in the comments or on our...
by oh-admin | Dec 27, 2011 | addiction, commentary, Dr. Peter Provet, in the news, Letters to the Editor, teens
Dr. Peter Provet, president of Odyssey House, responds to a recent article on the steep increase in daily marijuana use among high school students. To the Editor: Re “Regular Marijuana Use by High School Students Hits New Peak, Report Finds” (news...
by oh-admin | Aug 19, 2011 | alcohol, drug abuse, in the news, teens, Television
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) released a study that found widespread drinking among teens in New York City. One-third of teens admit to drinking alcohol in the past month, and half of those admitted to binge drinking (consuming five...
by intern | Aug 18, 2011 | teens, Television, underage drinking
News 12 Bronx Odyssey House Lafayette Avenue resident Faina B. was interviewed by News 12 Bronx in a story about a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) study that found widespread drinking among teens in New York City. Reporter Elizabeth...
by oh-admin | Jun 2, 2011 | arts, grants, teens, theater project
The Odyssey House Theatre Project 2011 debuted their original production, “It’s A Different Day,” to a standing room-only audience at 320 Studios on May 9, 2011. The play, written and performed by an ensemble comprised of teens in treatment at...
