SBIRT Glossary

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Glossary of terms used on the PGH SBIRT website.
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B

Brief Intervention

Brief dialogues with patients exploring the consequences of substance use with the intent to strengthen the patient’s own motivation and commitment to positive behavior change.

Buprenorphine

A partial opioid agonist used to treat opioid addiction.

Buproprion

A non-nicotine, FDA-approved prescription for smoking cessation. Is sold under the brand names Zyban and Wellbutrin.