IRETA conducts independent research, program evaluation, and works to align science, policy and practice in the area of substance abuse
The Pennsylvania D&A Coalition is in its third year, an unprecedented collaboration among stakeholders to break down silos and address substance use and addiction as a chronic disease from which recovery is very possible. Facilitated by IRETA and led by the Departments of Health and Welfare, the Coalition recently published recommendations for new state leadership.
Pennsylvania Drug and Alcohol CoalitionIRETA helps move important scientific findings into mainstream addiction treatment practice by promoting the use of Evidence-Based Practices including SBIRT, Motivational Interviewing, Motivational Incentives, and more. IRETA provides training and technical assistance to providers interested in utilizing evidence-based practices using a scientific model of implementation developed by the national ATTC network.
Evidence-Based PracticesOpioid abuse is a national epidemic. IRETA is committed to research and training to address abuse of licit and illicit opioids and improve the quality of medication-assisted treatment for opioid dependent patients.
OpioidsIt is widely recognized that the behavioral health field is facing a national workforce crisis. Demand for addition treatment is projected to raise substantially as a result of national parity and healthcare reform. IRETA provides resources for recruitment, retention, and training efforts to expand the field and improve the quality of available behavioral healthcare.
Workforce Development
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