A recent @statnews article examines growing concerns about medetomidine, an emerging adulterant in the illicit opioid supply, and the challenges it can create in correctional settings.
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Missed our webinar on opioid settlement funds?
The recording is now available. Learn how other states are investing settlement funds and what Pennsylvania counties can learn from their experiences.
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Pittsburgh is preparing for the 2026 NFL Draft, and recovery and SUD support is part of the plan.
IRETA and Onala Recovery Center are partnering with local hotels to connect visitors with recovery and addiction resources during Draft weekend. ireta.org/ireta-onala-partne… #NFLDraft2026
A new CDC Health Alert highlights medetomidine—an emerging adulterant in the drug supply linked to severe sedation & complex withdrawal. cdc.gov/han/php/notices/han0…
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Dr. Eric Hulsey, Executive Director at IRETA, was quoted in a recent KFF Health News article on neuromodulation devices for opioid withdrawal. The piece examines their use, funding through opioid settlements, and questions around evidence. kffhealthnews.org/news/artic….
Medetomidine is showing up in the illicit opioid supply.
What does that mean for toxicity, withdrawal, and clinical care?
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IRETA congratulates former Executive Director Dr. Peter F. Luongo on receiving the 2025 James H. Tharp Award for his contributions to addiction research and treatment. ireta.org/ireta-congratulate…
Neuromodulation devices are not treatments for OUD and don’t replace evidence-based care. As counties consider opioid settlement spending, IRETA’s new FAQ breaks down what the evidence actually says. ireta.org/resources/neuromod… #opioidresponse #opioidsettlmentfunds #publichealth
If you missed our Parental Loss from Drug Overdose webinar, you can now watch the full recording and access the presentation slides in IRETA’s webinar library.
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500,000+ U.S. children are grieving the loss of a parent to drug overdose. Join @umichdash, HopeHQ, and @IRETApgh for a webinar on the research and strategies to support affected children and families. CEUs available.
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500,000+ U.S. children are grieving the loss of a parent to drug overdose. Join @umichdash, HopeHQ, and @IRETApgh for a webinar on the research and strategies to support affected children and families. CEUs available.
🗓 Jan 21 | 1:30–3 PM ET
Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/e…
.@PACountiesGR has posted a new Opioid Trust Liaison position to serve as a key intermediary between all 67 counties and the Pennsylvania Opioid Misuse and Addiction Abatement Trust. pacounties.org/about/county-…
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🚩Please register at ireta.org for webinar on how to support bereaved children who have experienced parental drug overdose death by leading experts from @umichdash and @IRETApgh and hope-hq.com/ Jan 21 from 1:30pm to 3:00pm EST. @UMichNursing @UMich
More children are grieving the loss of a parent to overdose — often with little support.
Join this free webinar on new data and strategies to better support affected families.
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Children across the U.S. are grieving the loss of a parent to drug overdose. Join IRETA and HopeHQ for a free webinar on the data, research, and strategies to support affected children and families.
🗓 Jan 21 | 1:30–3 PM ET
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IRETA Executive Director Dr. Eric Hulsey presented at the CCAP 2025 Annual Conference on Nov. 24. His session introduced county leaders to OSPRI, a tool that helps counties plan, evaluate, and strengthen opioid settlement investments. ireta.org/ireta-presents-opi…
Applications for the 2026 Scaife Medical Student Fellowship open Jan. 5! Save the date and learn more about this immersive SUD education program: ireta.org/scaife-medical-stu… #medicalstudent #addictionmedicine #medicalstudentfellowship
