Three thoughts on New York Times’ “The Double Edged Drug,” a two-part series on the addiction treatment medication buprenorphine.
Women have been particularly affected by the War on Drugs
“Orange Is the New Black” and the disproportionate impact of drug policy on women. This blog post is a part of IRETA’s ongoing series on substance use and criminal justice.
Health Literacy Has Momentum
As the concept gains traction, how can we use it to think about addiction and substance use?
Community Conversations
IRETA asks local educators and faith leaders: “How could SBIRT help you?” SBIRT is an evidence-based practice used to identify, reduce and prevent problematic substance use.
I asked him to tell me his story
A medical student muses on humility, the art of medicine, and the importance of eye contact.
Bill White Interviews IRETA Founder
Michael Flaherty was and continues to be a driving force behind the paradigm shift in addiction treatment from an acute to a chronic care model. He started The Institute for Research, Education and Training in Addictions (IRETA) in 1999.
How can justice reforms support recovery?
As the feds begin mobilizing toward criminal justice reform, IRETA takes a look at state-level efforts to promote diversion and reduce recidivism.
Job Recovery
Bill White has long been a champion of making knowledge about addiction and recovery available and accessible to providers and individuals with substance use disorders.
Comparing 12-Step and Non-Step Models of Addiction Recovery
A medical student examines three approaches to medical treatment and envisions better referral from primary care.
Fixing The Fix
While the popular website takes a break, IRETA reflects on how it has expanded the conversation about substance use and addiction.
