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Leila Giles

Gabapentin, the ‘Chameleon’ Drug: Risks and Response

Written by Leila Giles | August 28, 2018

There’s a lot we don’t know yet about gabapentin. Reports of gabapentin misuse have only emerged in meaningful numbers in the last decade. This we do know: people are taking gabapentin in ways that a doctor did not prescribe.

Filed Under: News

Eliciting Change Talk: Infusing Motivational Interviewing with Intentionality

Written by Leila Giles | April 3, 2018

With the right training and experience, clinicians can help patients become more aware of their thoughts and goals. Motivational Interviewing is a therapeutic model that helps clients explore and resolve ambivalence.

Filed Under: News

Referral Can’t Be the Only Solution: SBIRT for People with Alcohol Use Disorders

Written by Leila Giles | December 4, 2017

Addressing the public health consequences of alcohol use disorder means doing more work in primary care.

Filed Under: Evidence-Based and Best Practices, Research Updates, SBIRT

Older Adults Deserve Healthcare That Considers Substance Use

Written by Leila Giles | June 14, 2017

Addiction is a growing issue for folks over 65, and prescription medicines pose additional risks.

Filed Under: Evidence-Based and Best Practices, SBIRT

Time Traveling to 1988

Written by Leila Giles | August 24, 2016

A look at harm reduction efforts 30 years ago in light of our current opioid epidemic

Filed Under: Addiction in the News, Evidence-Based and Best Practices

It’s Funny, It’s Fun, It’s Normal

Written by Leila Giles | January 13, 2015

These men are down to their last scraps of cash and they’ve passed up the most basic of necessities for alcohol. It seems likely that they have substance use disorders.

Filed Under: Addiction in the News

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The Institute for Research, Education and Training in Addictions (IRETA) is an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit located in Pittsburgh, PA. Our mission is to help people respond effectively to substance use and related problems.

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