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Harm Reduction

Understanding Harm Reduction A New Paradigm for Treating Risky and Addictive Behavior

Written by Marla Kauffman | May 6, 2021

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**Please note, we do not provide CEUs for viewing recorded webinars. If you are interested in receiving CEUs, you can view and register for our upcoming webinars here.** Description During this webinar you will learn how to: Discuss the core principles of integrative harm reduction psychotherapy. Identify the limitations of the disease model/ abstinence-only approach. Explain […]

Transformational Chairwork: Using Psychotherapeutic Dialogues with Addictions, Trauma, & Self Hatred

Written by Jessica Williams | May 12, 2020

**Please note, we do not provide CEUs for viewing recorded webinars. If you are interested in receiving CEUs, you can view and register for our upcoming webinars here.** Description Transformational Chairwork is centered on the belief that there is a healing and transformative power in: (1) Giving voice to one’s inner parts, modes, and selves; and […]

Motivating Change Talk: May the Force Be With You

Written by Jessica Williams | March 30, 2020

This webinar was presented live on March 25, 2020. The original webinar recording is not available due to technical difficulties with the webinar hosting platform. However, Dr. Chapman was kind enough to make a recording for us. You can also help yourself to the slide deck and Dr. Chapman’s detailed notes below. **Please note, we […]

How Harm Reduction Fits into the SBIRT Model

Written by Marla Kauffman | December 5, 2019

**Please note, we do not provide CEUs for viewing recorded webinars. If you are interested in receiving CEUs, you can view and register for our upcoming webinars here.** Description Harm reduction is both a philosophy and a series of interventions that aim to reduce the negative impacts of a health behavior as opposed to ending the […]

The Feasibility & Effectiveness of Drug Using Peers Distributing Naloxone & Injection Equipment

Written by Jessica Williams | April 22, 2019

**Please note, we do not provide CEUs for viewing recorded webinars. If you are interested in receiving CEUs, you can view and register for our upcoming webinars here.** Description The use of peer-based recovery support has grown substantially in the last five years. However, given ongoing high rates of opioid overdose and addiction, another peer-based workforce […]

Addressing Opioid Addiction in Acute Care Settings

Written by Jessica Williams | October 22, 2018

“Addressing Opioid Addiction in Acute Care Settings” presentation featuring Michael Lynch, MD.

Opportunities to Address Overdose in Treatment

Written by Jessica Williams | March 22, 2018

Please feel free to download, print, and share this infographic. To save the image, right click and select “Save Image as.” To print, download our PDF version.

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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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