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...
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Odyssey House Hosts 19th Annual Run for Your Life, Celebrating Resilience and Recovery
It was another rainy race day, but the energy remained high as Odyssey House employees and clients, program staff and clients from other NYC-based treatment agencies, and supporters came together at Icahn Stadium for the 19th Annual Run for Your Life on September 28,...
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...
“It’s like a new chapter in my life.”
"It’s been a rocky road. But at the end of the day, you have to go through the rough to get to something beautiful.” - Robin, Run For Your Life Teammate The rocky road that brought Robin and fellow recovery warriors to our Odyssey House community leads the way to...
Top 5 reasons to attend Run for Your Life!
Support a Good Cause: Run like you're late for work, but this time, you're actually helping people in recovery! Get Healthy (ish): Burn off last night's pizza and feel virtuous while doing it. Community Vibes: Meet awesome people who think running for fun is totally...
“Run For Your Life is really helping me find who I am.”
Recovery goes beyond quitting substance use; it involves confronting underlying issues and rebuilding a healthier life. This challenging process requires courage and self-determination, which we honor at our annual Run for Your Life 5k. Recovery is a lifelong journey...
Odyssey House hosts Narcan training for Overdose Awareness Day
To mark International Opioid Overdose Awareness Day, Odyssey House held free opioid overdose reversal training sessions in East Harlem and the Bronx aimed at equipping the community with lifesaving skills. Narcan (naloxone) can reverse the effects of an opioid...
“I am resilient, I am love, I am light.”
Odyssey House’s RUN FOR YOUR LIFE program is the cornerstone of our continuously expanding health and fitness offerings because our clients’ personal experiences affirm the research—becoming healthy, staying active, and eating well all contribute to a more successful...
Treatment Services for Older Adults with Substance Use Disorders
Behavioral Health News, Summer 2024 By Peter Provet, Ph.D. President & CEO, Odyssey House As the leader of Odyssey House, one of the largest non-profit residential and outpatient treatment providers in New York City, I have witnessed firsthand the growing need for...
Wellness Wednesday Tip: Keeping Exercise Safe in Hot Weather
Exercising in hot weather puts extra stress on your body so you need to adapt. High temps and humidity can increase the core body temperature and can increase your risk for serious heat-related illness. Regardless of the activity, if you exercise outdoors in hot...
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