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Marla Kauffman

The Importance of Speaking the Same Language in Addiction Treatment

Written by Marla Kauffman | March 17, 2022

There is a recognizable need for improved treatment for substance use disorder in the United States. Drug overdose deaths are at an all-time high and standardization of the delivery and coverage for addiction treatment can be hard to find. Unfortunately, as it stands, addiction treatment and reimbursement practices can vary greatly from state to state, […]

Filed Under: Addiction, Addiction in the News, Evidence-Based and Best Practices, News Tagged With: addiction medicine, addiction treatment, ASAM, free resource, free resource for addiction, substance use disorder, toolkits

Holiday Tips and Resources for People in Recovery

Written by Marla Kauffman | December 16, 2021

Thanks to COVID-19 vaccines, this year’s holiday season is likely to feel more “normal” than last year, with family gatherings, holiday parties, and many other traditional festivities making a cautious return.  For people in recovery from a substance use disorder, the holidays can be an especially difficult time for a number of reasons. Parties, gatherings, […]

Filed Under: News

Women Are Drinking More Than Ever. Many May Not Be Aware How It Is Affecting Their Health.

Written by Marla Kauffman | September 27, 2021

Women have increased their heavy drinking days by 41%. The pandemic is partly to blame, but the problem didn’t start there.

Filed Under: Addiction, Addiction in the News, Research Updates, SBIRT Tagged With: Blog

How Likely is Your LGBTQ Teen to Use Drugs and Alcohol? Your Support Could Be the Deciding Factor

Written by Marla Kauffman | June 21, 2021

Research shows that LGBTQ youth are two to four times more likely to use substances than their heterosexual and cisgender peers. Find out why and learn what kinds of support help most.

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Skyrocketing Methamphetamine Overdose Deaths Show Our “Crisis Response” Must Expand Beyond Just Opioids

Written by Marla Kauffman | February 3, 2021

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) released a study that shows a combination of two medications, injectable naltrexone and oral bupropion, is safe and effective in treating methamphetamine use disorder.

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

A New Service Delivery Model: How IRETA has Adapted Clinical Quality Improvement in the Era of COVID

Written by Marla Kauffman | November 17, 2020

IRETA faced the challenge of switching completely to telehealth with very little notice. IRETA’s Director of Clinical Quality Improvement Services, David Reazin, MHS, answered questions about what it was like to adapt to telehealth and the pros and cons of virtual groups.

Filed Under: Addiction, IRETA and Our Services, Profiles

Medical & Pharmacy Students Learn Skills About Addiction And Its Treatment Despite Challenges Amid Pandemic

Written by Marla Kauffman | August 12, 2020

IRETA has hosted medical students in Pittsburgh for the Scaife Medical Student Fellowship in Substance Use Disorders. The fellowship offers medical students, typically between their first and second years of medical school, an intensive learning experience about substance use, addiction, and addiction treatment.

Filed Under: Evidence-Based and Best Practices, IRETA and Our Services, Pittsburgh

Questioning Alcohol Use as “#SelfCare”: The Sober Curious Movement and Being Mindful About Alcohol Consumption

Written by Marla Kauffman | March 27, 2020

Questioning Alcohol Use as “#SelfCare.” When it comes to sleep, alcohol may help you fall asleep, but it actually disrupts sleep patterns and blocks REM sleep, causing anyone who drinks it before bed to have a less restful night’s sleep than if they hadn’t consumed alcohol.

Filed Under: Addiction, Addiction in the News, Pittsburgh

Happy Holidays from IRETA

Written by Marla Kauffman | December 20, 2019

The year 2019 was a big one for IRETA. We celebrated our 20th anniversary, held our first public symposium, increased our staff, and continued to work hard to fulfill our mission. None of our work would be possible without the organizations and individuals we partner with.

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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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