Improving the treatment of substance use disorder
The Institute for Research, Education and Training in Addictions (IRETA) is a public health nonprofit in Pittsburgh, PA. We help helpers do what they do…better.
Upcoming Webinar
Digging into the Bio-Psycho-Social: Addressing the Holistic, Multifaceted Needs of Individuals in Treatment and Recovery
Wednesday, December 11 from 12:00-1:00pm
The biopsychosocial model is a framework that considers the important biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to addiction. This talk will review the biopsychosocial model and address the critical domains necessary for comprehensive recovery.
Presenter: James H. Berry, DO
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Resource Library
Our Resource Library includes guides, infographics, curricula, and other tools and materials regarding addiction and treatment.
What is addiction?
IRETA strives to provide accurate and credible information about addiction that can help professionals, community members, and larger systems gain a better of understanding of how to prevent and treat it.
Scaife Medical Student Fellowship in Substance Use Disorders
This Fellowship is a specialized, intensive learning experience about addiction and its treatment. The application for the 2024 fellowship is now closed.