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
Opioid Settlement Funds in Practice: Lessons from Other States for Pennsylvania Counties
Wednesday, May 6th from 12:00pm -1:30pm EST
As Pennsylvania counties continue planning for and allocating opioid settlement funds, this webinar will explore how funds are being structured and managed across the country and what support is available to guide local decision-making. Participants will learn about key principles, national tracking efforts, and technical assistance resources that can help inform evidence-based opioid settlement investments.
CEUs (NAADAC & PCB) will be available.
Presented by IRETA, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Michigan Association of Counties, and Kentucky Association of Counties.
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Resource Library
Our Resource Library includes guides, infographics, curricula, and other tools and materials regarding addiction and treatment.
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 2026 application is now closed. We will be sending out acceptance decisions in early April.
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.
