For Recovering Addicts, a Holiday Hurdle

The Christian Science Monitor By Alexandra Marks (NEW YORK) David Sykes is sending out Christmas cards for the first time in 10 years. A recovering addict, he says he finally feels healed enough to enjoy the holidays. “The holidays have always been somewhat sad...

Letter to the Editor: Time and Punishment

To the Editor: “Freed From Prison, but Still Paying a Penalty” (news article, Dec. 29) exposes the draconian effects of a criminal justice system whose focus on tough punishment leaves little room for rehabilitation. While punishment for criminal behavior...

Leading Non-Profit Organization: Odyssey House

Work Life Matters By Peter Provet, Ph.D.   Family focused treatment rebuilds communities   As one of today’s leading providers of substance abuse and mental health treatment, Odyssey House offers a broad range of services focused on helping individuals...

Today’s More Flexible TC Benefits Diverse Populations

Addiction Professional By Peter Provet, Ph.D. The therapeutic community (TC) model of substance abuse treatment is at an important crossroad in its evolution. Approximately 45 years old, this self-help model was developed to treat single, adult heroin addicts in...