Question

SBIRT (Screening, Brief Interview, Referral to Treatment) is an intervention often used in Emergency Departments to identify and refer persons with addictions.

True

False

Answer 1

The correct option is True .

1) Screening

a healthcare professional assesses a patient for risky substance use behaviors using standardized screening tools. Screening can occur in any healthcare setting

2) Brief Intervention

•A practice to identify a real or potential substance use problem,

and to motivate an individual to do something about it.

• Non-confrontational, short health counseling technique.

• Not a quick fix treatment.

3) Referral to Treatment

a healthcare professional provides a referral to brief therapy or additional treatment to patients who screen in need of additional services

#. Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) is an:

evidence-based approach to identifying patients who use alcohol and other drugs at risky levels.

Goals :-

To identify and effectively intervene with those who are moderate or high risk for psychosocial or health care problems related to their substance use.

To reduce and prevent related health consequences, disease, accidents and injuries.