He’s Running the N.Y.C. Marathon as Part of His Recovery From Addiction
By Jennie Coughlin The New York Times His first time in rehab, Travis Friese thought he could just learn to use drugs less frequently, and in that way avoid the negative effects of addiction. His second time in rehab, he knew he needed to try a different approach. And...
Charity Runner Spotlight: Piper Munro
We are excited and proud to introduce you to our Odyssey House 2024 NYC Marathon charity team! Today's charity runner spotlight is on Piper Munro. Learn why Piper chose to run with Team Odyssey and please donate to her Odyssey House fundraiser and support Odyssey...
Support Team Odyssey at the 2024 NYC Marathon
Team Odyssey is gearing up for the TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 3. This year, we've assembled a squad of 56 members consisting of our dedicated clients, alums, staff, and volunteers. Together, we've set our sights on a fundraising target of $100,000,...
The Marijuana Landscape
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 we navigate the...
Odyssey House’s annual Run For Your Life helps thousands overcome addiction
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, which...