Sometimes we talk about drinking too much. We complain that it’s making us fat and that the hangovers are no fun. Maybe we should cut back, but what if cutting back turns out to be really hard? What if we need help? A medication called naltrexone dampens the rewarding effects of alcohol and can help people cut back.
SBIRT
The Importance of Confidentiality for Effective SBIRT Interventions for Teens
Young people aged 12 to 20 account for 11 percent of all alcohol consumed in the United States, and more than 90 percent of this consumption is binge drinking. Trust facilitates the effectiveness of SBIRT, especially among teens.
Can Medication in the ER Commence a Path to Recovery?
Figuring out how to intercept and help patients with opioid addiction in medical settings is an urgent issue. Learn about reducing unhealthy substance use in emergency settings, including the use of buprenorphine for patients with opioid addiction.
Technology Can Improve Care for Patients with Addiction. It’s Time To Take Notice.
IRETA has teamed up with the National Institute on Drug Abuse to introduce you to evidence-based addiction technology.
What Happens When the Grant Money’s Gone? Tools for SBIRT Reimbursement
A successful SBIRT program has many moving parts, one of which is the ability to bill and receive reimbursement for the services that you offer.
We Need to Talk with Youth About Substance Use and SBIRT Is the Way to Do It
We need to talk about substance use and SBIRT, and then we need to keep talking about it.
The CDC’s New Guidance on Women and Alcohol
People need accurate information about the risks of substance use to make their best personal health decisions.
Here’s Exactly How We Expand the Use of an Evidence-Based Approach to Substance Use
How do we raise awareness about substance abuse, build skills, incorporate an evidence-based approach, and change practice?
Barriers to Substance Use Disorder Treatment for Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders
The “model minority” notion has contributed to a dearth of information about treatment-seeking and culturally appropriate treatment modalities for Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders.
To Be a Better Social Worker, Practice with Fake Clients
Standardized patients can help social workers talk about uncomfortable topics, including substance use.
