Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) 4-hour

Session Description

A great many people do not meet the criteria of alcohol or substance use disorder. SBIRT is a practice that uses a preventive public health approach to identify and intervene with people whose pattern of substance use puts them at risk for substance use-related health problems. SBIRT and can also identify those who would benefit from a referral to specialty care for people.

SBIRT is designed to address risky behaviors in a way that respects cultural differences and supports recovery, and it can be used within both health care and behavioral health environments. This course will review validated instruments to screen for substance use, critical aspects of a brief intervention, and essential components to successfully facilitate referrals for further assessment beyond screening.

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