Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)
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Screening
The use of validated procedures to quickly assess patient substance use risk and select appropriate care.
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Brief Intervention
A 5-15 minute discussion that aims to increase patient understanding of the risks and build toward behavior change.