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.
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 2025 fellowship is now closed. Applicants will be notified of acceptance status in early April.
Upcoming Webinar
Integrated Treatment: When Cognitive Impairment is a Factor
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 from 12:00-1:30pm
This webinar explores how cognitive challenges impact SUD treatment and emphasizes a person-centered approach that considers cultural identity, trauma history, and cognitive ability. By recognizing diverse learning styles, processing speeds, and memory capacities, clinicians can provide compassionate, comprehensive care that supports long-term recovery.
Presenter: Julia Brower
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Resource Library
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Digging into the Bio-Psycho-Social: Addressing the Holistic, Multifaceted Needs of Individuals in Treatment and RecoveryRead More
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Introduction to the Fourth Edition of the ASAM CriteriaRead More
Oct. 21, 2024 -
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Professionals and Community Members as Recovery AlliesRead More
Sep. 27, 2024
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.
