The pop superstar discusses her and her mother’s inspiration for our new cosmetology program—and what needs to be done to erase the stigma of addiction… read more
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Beyoncé Opens Cosmetology Center at Phoenix House
On Friday, March 5, pop superstar Beyoncé and her mother, fashion designer Tina Knowles joined us for the opening of the Beyoncé Cosmetology Center at our Phoenix House Career Academy. read more
Phoenix House Teens Speak Out
At a youth summit in Southern California, teenagers from Phoenix House led a roundtable discussion about their struggles with addiction. read more
Oxycontin Abusers Often Rely on ‘Leftover’ Meds
A recent Utah study reveals that nearly all men and women who illegally use opioid painkillers get them from a relative or friend. read more
Anti-Energy Drink Causes Concern
Mental health experts in Texas worry that “Drank,” a new relexation beverage, may be a gateway drug to the illegal cough syrup concoction “purple drank.” The Dallas Morning News interviews two young Phoenix House clients. read more
Phoenix House Helps Florida Teens
The St. Petersburg Times writes about Phoenix House’s Derek Jeter Center in Tampa as a place for young people to get their lives back on track. read more
Illicit Drug Use Among Baby Boomers on the Rise
Researchers worry that high rates of lifetime drug use among boomers is likely to create health complications for millions of aging Americans and swamp the country’s drug-treatment programs. Click below to read the full story. read more
“How I Stay Clean”
Phoenix House Springfield alum Jared Hamre, 25, shares his story of tragedy and recovery with parents and teens at a drug prevention forum in Agawam, Mass. Click below to read the full article. read more
Help Us Help Haiti
Please join the Phoenix House community as we support the people of Haiti. Click below to read a call to action from our president Howard Meitiner. read more
An Academy Grad Gives Thanks
Now in recovery from a life-ruling drug addiction, a young graduate from our East Hampton academy told a crowd of 600 parents and students, “Phoenix House made me who I am supposed to be.” Click below to check out the Newsday story. read more