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
Work Addiction: The Most Glorified Addiction Hiding in Plain Sight
Wednesday, June 30 – 2:00 – 3:30 PM EST
Presented by Dr. Lauren Broyles
Work addiction is both an activity (overdoing) and a substance (adrenaline) addiction. This webinar will dispel common myths and misperceptions, discuss many issues around work addiction, and help you learn how to recognize work addiction.
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New on the Blog
- Opportunity Out of Crisis: A Natural Experiment
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented challenges and opportunities for substance disorder treatment. IRETA and Vital Strategies are studying effects of OTP rule changes.
Resource Library
Webinar
Clinical and Ethical Issues Managing Suicide Risk with Individuals Using SubstancesRead More
Apr. 5, 2021Webinar
Best Practices for Caring for Pregnant and Postpartum Women with Opioid Use DisorderRead More
Apr. 5, 2021Webinar
Addressing Adolescent Substance Use via TelehealthRead More
Feb. 17, 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.
