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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

Adding Buprenorphine Prescribers Will Save Lives

Written by Jessica Williams | May 2, 2018

When it comes to providing treatment with buprenorphine, primary care providers fear an onslaught.

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

Migrating To Recovery-Oriented Methadone Maintenance

Written by Jessica Williams | March 2, 2018

IRETA was fortunate to be chosen to work with Foundations Medical Services, a methadone maintenance program in Butler, PA managed by Pyramid Healthcare, Inc.

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

Americans Need Naloxone and Pharmacists Shouldn’t Hesitate to Give It to Them

Written by Jessica Williams | February 7, 2018

Every generation struggles with their own set of public health issues. Our generation is faced with the opioid epidemic–which has been brewing for over 20 years. Let’s dispelling misconceptions about liability risk associated with dispensing naloxone.

Filed Under: Evidence-Based and Best Practices

Warmest Wishes on a Cold, Cold Day

Written by Jessica Williams | December 18, 2017

we do it to send warm wishes to all of our supporters–to you! It’s a privilege to be connected to so many terrific people who care about improving individual and system-level responses to addiction.

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

Because of IRETA, There are More Doctors in the World with Unusual Knowledge and Skill

Written by Jessica Williams | November 7, 2017

IRETA’s 2017 Annual Report summarizes the effectiveness of our longstanding medical student program.

Filed Under: IRETA and Our Services, Pittsburgh

Let’s Say You Run a Mayoral Campaign Focused Solely on Addiction. You Win. Then What?

Written by Jessica Williams | October 25, 2017

When Kelley Kelley took office as the mayor of Turtle Creek, she’d promised the community that she would do a better job addressing addiction and its harms.

Filed Under: Pittsburgh, Profiles

What It Means When People Show Up For Recovery

Written by Jessica Williams | October 6, 2017

Each person who showed up for recovery sent the message that “Hey, a person who looks like me is affected by this, too!”

Filed Under: Pittsburgh

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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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