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
Stimulants: A Focus on Effective Treatment Interventions and Recovery Supports
Wednesday, September 29 – 1:00-2:30PM EST
Presenters: Thomas E. Freese, PhD and Beth Rutkowski, MPH
During this webinar you will learn how to:
- Discuss research findings related to brain recovery following use of stimulants.
- Recall evidence-based behavioral interventions found to be effective in treating people with a stimulant use disorder.
- Specify recovery supports for people who use stimulants.
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New on the Blog
- How Likely is Your LGBTQ Teen to Use Drugs and Alcohol? Your Support Could Be the Deciding Factor
Research shows that LGBTQ youth are two to four times more likely to use substances than their heterosexual and cisgender peers. Find out why and learn what kinds of support help most.
Resource Library
Webinar
Stress, Relationships, & Substance Use Disorders An Introduction to Neuroscience Informed CounselingRead More
Aug. 23, 2021Webinar
Treating Substance Use Disorders with a Trauma Informed ApproachRead More
Jul. 26, 2021Webinar
Work Addiction The Most Glorified Addiction Hidden in Plain SightRead More
Jun. 29, 2021
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. Applications are currently not open.
