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
On Loss and Wellness: Supporting Providers amidst the Overdose Epidemic
Wednesday, May 24 from 12:00pm – 1:00pm EST
Despite the recent rise in overdose-related mortalities in the United States, the topic of responding to the emotional tolls of this unprecedented death rate has been largely neglected in both research and service provision. While others have drawn attention to the anguish experienced by families in coping with a family member’s fatal overdose, this workshop highlights the predicament of clinicians following a fatal overdose of a client.
Presenters: Adelya Urmanche
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Opioid Safety Presented by The Office of Opioid Safety at the MetroHealth System in Cleveland, OhioRead More
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Introduction to Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for Health Care ProfessionalsRead More
Feb. 27, 2023Webinar
Understanding the Connection between Human Trafficking and Substance Use DisorderRead More
Jan. 30, 2023
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Scaife Medical Student Fellowship in Substance Use Disorders
This Fellowship is a specialized, intensive learning experience about addiction and its treatment. The application period for the 2023 Scaife Fellowship is now closed.
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.
