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SBIRT is a comprehensive, integrated, public health approach to the delivery of early intervention and treatment services for persons with risky and dependent alcohol use, treatment and ongoing recovery supports. SBIRT is composed of three parts: Screening, Brief Intervention (BI), and Referral to Treatment (RT).
Screening quickly assesses for the presence of risky substance use, follows positive screens with further assessment of problem use, and identifies the appropriate level of treatment.
Brief Intervention focuses on increasing insight and awareness regarding substance use and motivation toward behavioral change.
Referral to Treatment provides those identified as needing more extensive treatment with access to medications, primary care counseling or specialty care as needed by the patient.