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Behavioral Health Patients Deserve a Tobacco-free Recovery

Written by Jessica Williams | September 20, 2012

“Despite having worked in the addiction field for more than two decades, it was not until recently that I had my tobacco “ah-ha” moment.” IRETA staff member Lisa Howard shares her insight on the role of tobacco in recovery.

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

IRETA recognized locally as part of National Recovery Month

Written by Jessica Williams | September 7, 2012

This September marks the 23rd anniversary of National Recovery Month, which celebrates those that have reclaimed their lives from the grip of addiction.

Filed Under: Addiction in the News, IRETA and Our Services

Profile: Scaife Faculty Jennifer Matesa

Written by Jessica Williams | August 15, 2012

Writer Jennifer Matesa shares her story of painkiller addiction and recovery with students participating in the Scaife medical student assistantship program at IRETA.

Filed Under: IRETA and Our Services, Profiles

“Health Care Reform: What it is. Why it’s Necessary. How it Works”: Graphic novel illustrates health care reform in America

Written by Justine Coyne | August 7, 2012

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) has left many Americans questioning what health care reform means for their future.

Filed Under: Addiction in the News

Medical students at IRETA receive rare training in substance use and addiction

Written by Jessica Williams | August 1, 2012

If there is one thing most workers in the field of addiction treatment can agree upon, it is that doctors are inadequately trained to deal with addicted patients. IRETA hosts a Scaife summer fellowship program for current medical students to introduce them to topics related to addiction treatment and recovery.

Filed Under: IRETA and Our Services

IRETA and the ATTC Explained

Written by Jessica Williams | July 29, 2012

IRETA has a grant from the federal government to act as a focus center in the nationwide Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) Network. We serve as a National Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Focus Center, or N-SBIRT ATTC.

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

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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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