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Clinical and Ethical Issues Managing Suicide Risk with Individuals Using Substances

Written by Marla Kauffman | April 5, 2021

**Please note, we are not able to offer certificates of attendance or CEUs for viewing archived webinars.** During this webinar you will learn how to: -Identify risk and protective factors for suicide that are either specific to or more prevalent for individuals who use substances. -Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of ethical assessment and […]

How Nurses Can Foster Positive Interactions with Patients who have Substance Use Disorders

Written by Jessica Williams | July 5, 2018

**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 All nurses encounter patients with addiction and these patients can be challenging to treat. However, it is imperative that nurses foster positive relationships with patients that have […]

Prescribing Buprenorphine in Primary Care

Written by Leila Giles | April 20, 2018

**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 We are in the midst an opioid use and opioid overdose epidemic. More than a million people with opioid use disorder go untreated each year in the […]

Digital Tour: CDC Guide to SBIRT for Primary Care

Written by Jessica Williams | March 29, 2018

Planning and Implementing Screening and Brief Intervention for Risky Alcohol Use: A Step-by-Step Guide for Primary Care Practices This guide provides detailed steps and resources to help staff in any primary care practice implement alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention (SBI). It includes information on risky alcohol use, its effects on health, and how it can […]

Treatment Improvement Protocols (TIPs) by SAMHSA

Written by Jessica Williams | March 28, 2018

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) publishes a series of best-practice manuals for the treatment of substance use disorders and other related topics. The 60+ Treatment Improvement Protocols (TIPS) are available for download online, or can be ordered in print.

Substance Use Education for Nurses: Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)

Written by Jessica Williams | March 23, 2018

This curriculum has been used to successfully train over 500 undergraduate student nurses at the University of Pittsburgh. It is available free of charge in hopes that others will utilize it in the training and education of student and professional nurses, along with other healthcare professionals. Access the Curriculum

Substance Use Brochures For Your Patients

Written by Jessica Williams | March 23, 2018

Share honest and accurate information about substance use. Providers and the general public are welcome to download and print any of these plain language tri-fold brochures. Each brochure introduces a substance or class of substances, describes its health effects, and explains how to reduce harm and find help. [button link=”https://ireta.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Alcohol-brochure.pdf”]Alcohol[/button] [button link=”https://ireta.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Tobacco-brochure.pdf”]Tobacco[/button] [button link=”https://ireta.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Opioids-brochure_.pdf”]Opioids[/button] [button link=”https://ireta.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Amphetamines-brochure.pdf”]Amphetamines[/button] [button link=”https://ireta.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Marijuana-brochure.pdf”]Marijuana[/button] [button link=”https://ireta.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Cocaine-brochure.pdf”]Cocaine[/button] [button link=”https://ireta.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Benzodiazepines-brochure.pdf”]Benzodiazepines[/button]  

The Separation Between Addiction Treatment and Healthcare

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.

The Need for Pre-Service Education on Substance Use and Addiction

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.

8 Things a Primary Care Provider Should Know About Working with Patients with Substance Use Disorders

Written by Jessica Williams | March 22, 2018

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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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