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Harm Reduction

Pennsylvania has Legalized Fentanyl Test Strips, But Legality Does Not Equal Accessibility

Written by Marla Kauffman | December 20, 2022

In early November, Governor Tom Wolf signed legislation that legalized the use of fentanyl test strips in Pennsylvania. Before reaching Governor Wolf’s desk, the legislation passed the PA House and Senate unanimously. This change comes as fentanyl continues to escalate overdose rates in Pennsylvania and across the United States. Fentanyl, which is undetectable by sight, […]

Filed Under: Addiction, Addiction in the News, News Tagged With: addiction treatment, Blog, Harm Reduction, pennyslvania

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

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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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