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Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)

By using WellScreen™ to implement SBIRT universally, we can reduce stigma, identify and intervene with high-risk substance users, and ultimately save lives.

 
Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) is an effective public health strategy that can be used to identify and appropriately intervene with individuals who are at risk for substance use dependence.
 

Delivered in multiple settings, SBIRT reduces the risk of severe consequences for patients and improves community health.

 
 

Schools

Hospitals

Primary Care Practices

College Campuses

Community Sites

 
Three stages of SBIRT

Screening

Screening is a quick assessment to identify individuals at risk of alcohol or drug dependence. Screening results signal the need for appropriate, timely follow-up by the practitioner.

A variety of evidence-based tools can be used for screening, including:

Brief Intervention

Brief Intervention is used to increase a patient's insight and awareness about his/her substance use. A healthcare practitioner engages the patient in a brief (10-15 minute) conversation that is nonjudgmental and provides feedback and advice to reduce risky substance use. Examples of brief interventions can be found here.

Brief Treatment or Referral to Treatment

A healthcare practitioner provides a referral to therapy or additional treatment for patients whose screening score indicates a need for more intensive intervention. WellScreen helps the practitioner match the patient with the most appropriate treatment resources, through a collaboration with the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers.

 
SBIRT Works
Thirty years of research demonstrates the effectiveness of SBIRT. The Community Preventive Services Task Force recently recommended the use of electronic alcohol Screening Brief Intervention (eSBI).
What is the ROI for SBIRT?
SBIRT has been shown to yield a very high return on investment. A recent study in Minnesota found a $20 return on every $1 invested in SBIRT.

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