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Happy National Nurses Week from IRETA

Written by Marla Kauffman | May 10, 2022

This week is National Nurses Week. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the nurses who work specifically in the field of substance use disorder treatment.

Filed Under: Addiction, Addiction in the News, News Tagged With: Addiction Nursing, addiction treatment, Blog, Harm Reduction, National Nurses Week, Nursing

Join Us For #SUDClinicianChat on Twitter

Written by Marla Kauffman | May 2, 2022

Join us on Twitter on Tuesday, May 24 at 10 a.m. for the first monthly #SUDClinicianChat. This month we will be discussing Co-Occurring Disorders. Over the course of the chat, we will be asking a series of questions about the experience clinicians have working with individuals who have co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. […]

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The Role of Alcohol in the Overdose Crisis

Written by Marla Kauffman | April 13, 2022

Much of the recent discourse in the addiction treatment and recovery community has touched upon the record-breaking rise in overdose deaths in the United States, as well as the sharp uptick in alcohol use that came about at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. But very rarely is alcohol discussed as being a part of […]

Filed Under: Addiction, Addiction in the News, Evidence-Based and Best Practices, News, Research Updates, SBIRT Tagged With: alcohol addiction, alcohol use disorder, COVID, overdose, overdose crisis

No, the Government Is Not Giving Out Crack Pipes & Other Harm Reduction Myths Busted

Written by Marla Kauffman | March 31, 2022

In President Biden’s March 1st State of the Union address, the opioid epidemic was discussed as one of four bi-partisan issues which the nation could unify. President Biden went on to explain strategies that can be done to combat the crisis of opioid use and overdose. “There is so much we can do. Increase funding […]

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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, […]

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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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Opportunity Out of Crisis: A Natural Experiment

Written by Peter F. Luongo, Ph.D., IRETA Executive Director | February 22, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented challenges and opportunities for substance disorder treatment. IRETA and Vital Strategies are studying effects of OTP rule changes.

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

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

The War on Drugs Has Damaged Black Communities and Deepened Racial Bias

Written by Jessica Williams | June 3, 2020

At IRETA, we often begin with the premise that “the system produces the results it is designed to produce.” Therefore, if clients regularly drop out of your treatment program – it’s time to take a hard look at your system and how it’s “working.” Because it is working, the question is whether you like the results.

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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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