Helping people respond effectively to substance use and related problems

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.
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Helping people respond effectively to substance use and related problems

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.
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Consulting

We devise change plans that fit the outcomes our clients want to achieve

Learn about our work with addiction treatment providers, healthcare organizations, and the criminal justice system.

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Training

Convenient continuing education for a range of professionals

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Evaluation

Data analysis and practice guidelines to improve service quality

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Educating Medical Students About Substance Use Disorders

IRETA has been able to provide more than 120 medical and psychology students from over 50 medical schools with training in substance use and addiction.

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Improving the Quality of a Problem-Solving Court

RISE engaged IRETA to facilitate a two-year quality improvement program that included the rapid cycle PDSA tool (Plan – Do – Study – Act).

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Determining Appropriate Drug Testing Practices for Patients with Addiction

Although drug testing occurs in nearly every addiction treatment setting, there is a lack of evidence-based guidance.

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Improving Intervention and Treatment for the Louisiana National Guard

The Substance Abuse Services Initiative (SASI) is a federally-funded pilot project designed to provide a continuum of substance abuse services to soldiers.

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NEW ONLINE COURSE

Addressing Adolescent Marijuana Use & Addiction

Why do some adolescents use marijuana when others don’t? How can we speak to young people about substance use and connect them with appropriate care?

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Recent Resources

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Addressing Opioid Addiction in Acute Care Settings

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Research Roundtable on Substance Use Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment for Yo...

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Treating a Patient with a Co-Occurring Disorder

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NIDA Notes Online Course on Adolescent Marijuana Use

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How Nurses Can Foster Positive Interactions with Patients who have Substance Use Disorders

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Implementing Recovery Oriented Methadone-Maintenance: A Clinical Quality Improvement Project

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Hope and Help for Families Affected by Substance Use Disorders

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Motivational Interviewing Toolkit

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SBIRT Toolkit

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