Prevention of prescription drug abuse can start with education about the risk of overdose death.
Evidence-Based and Best Practices
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.
All in how you look at it
The blame game doesn’t work on an individual level, but it’s an essential ingredient for improving public health.
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.
Health Literacy Has Momentum
As the concept gains traction, how can we use it to think about addiction and substance use?
Community Conversations
IRETA asks local educators and faith leaders: “How could SBIRT help you?” SBIRT is an evidence-based practice used to identify, reduce and prevent problematic substance use.
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.
Job Recovery
Bill White has long been a champion of making knowledge about addiction and recovery available and accessible to providers and individuals with substance use disorders.
Comparing 12-Step and Non-Step Models of Addiction Recovery
A medical student examines three approaches to medical treatment and envisions better referral from primary care.
