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
Sex, Gender, and Screening for Alcohol Use – Time for a Change
Wednesday, December 15 – 12:00-1:00PM EST
Presenter: Jim Winkle, MPH
During this webinar you will learn how to:
- Explain the evidence that supports differentiating between cis men and women and low risk drinking limits
- Discuss the relevance of using gender/sex to identify risky drinking
- Discuss how alcohol screening tools could be revised to include all patients
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New on the Blog
- Women Are Drinking More Than Ever. Many May Not Be Aware How It Is Affecting Their Health.
Women have increased their heavy drinking days by 41%. The pandemic is partly to blame, but the problem didn’t start there.
Resource Library
Webinar
Stimulants: A Focus on Effective Treatment Interventions and Recovery SupportsRead More
Oct. 5, 2021Webinar
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, 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.
