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 Webinars

Prevention’s Role in Addressing Adolescent Co-Occurring Conditions
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 from 12:00 – 1:00pm EST
This session highlights the importance of increasing awareness of co-occurring conditions in youth, which often involve both psychosocial challenges and behavioral disorders. It will explore their prevalence, links to substance use, and how prevention programs can help by reducing risks and promoting healthy development.
Presenter: Ken C. Winters, Ph.D
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Digging into the Bio-Psycho-Social: Addressing the Holistic, Multifaceted Needs of Individuals in Treatment and RecoveryRead More
Dec. 23, 2024
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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. The application for the 2025 fellowship is now closed.