SBIRT: Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment
Date Added:
October 18, 2018
Type:
Clinical Decision Aids, Practice Management Research Results
Format:
Article
Abstract
Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) is an evidence-based practice used to identify, reduce, and prevent problematic use, abuse, and dependence on alcohol and illicit drugs. The SBIRT model was incited by an Institute of Medicine recommendation that called for community-based screening for health risk behaviors, including substance use.
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RPR Commentary
SBIRT is the approach developed by mental health authorities for incorporating alcohol and drug misuse screening, brief interventions, and referral into primary care practice.