Prevention of prescription drug abuse can start with education about the risk of overdose death.
Addiction in the News
SLAM is a Recovery High School in the Making
Advocacy continues for a high school in New York City that specifically supports abstinence.
We know a lot about treating pregnant opioid users and we’re still losing ground
Many indicators show that drug use during pregnancy is trending upward. The lack of screening, access, and coordinated care hinders the implementation of effective treatment.
Drugs are Double Edged
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.
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.
Fixing The Fix
While the popular website takes a break, IRETA reflects on how it has expanded the conversation about substance use and addiction.
Drug Overdose in our Backyard is Breeding Home-Grown Solutions
There were more registrants than seats at the second annual Allegheny County Overdose Prevention Coalition (ACOPC) conference held July 24 at the University of Pittsburgh. Here is New Allegheny County data, a Massachusetts model, and a local public health response.
What makes recovery difficult for the criminal justice population?
Seth Ferranti has been in recovery for 10 years and is nearing the end of a 25-year prison sentence. He writes articles about addiction and incarceration for The Fix, a popular online news source about addiction and recovery.
Pills for your Ills
Exploring the relationship between direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical marketing and addiction.
