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Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)
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SBIRT is an evidence-based prevention and early intervention initiative designed to increase the identification of adults, through universal screening, for substance use problems. SBIRT identifies adults who are at moderate to high risk of developing physical health, psychiatric and psycho-social problems related to substance misuse.
What is a Standard Drink?
![Image of different types of beverages, their standard serving size and the percent of alcohol in each one. The first one is an image of green can of beer that reads above it "12 fl oz of regular beer" and "about 5% alcohol" below it. The second image is a 12 oz glass with a yellow/gold liquid. Above the image reads :8-9 fl oz of malt liquor (shown in a 12 oz glass)" and "about 7% alcohol" below it. The third image is a wine glass filled with red wine. Above the image it reads "5 fl oz of table wine" and below the image it reads "about 12% alcohol". The fourth image is of a taller glass of wine filled with a lighter red wine. Above it reads, "3-4 fl oz of fortified wine (such as sherry or port 3.5 oz shown)" and below it reads "about 17% alcohol". The fifth image is a wine glass with a yellow liquid in it. Above the image reads, "2-3 fl oz of cordial, liqueur or apertif (2.5 oz shown)" and below it reads "about 24% alcohol". The sixth images is a cognac glass with a brown liquid inside. Above it reads, "1.5 fl oz of brandy or cognac (a single jigger or shot)" and below it reads, "about 40% alcohol". The final image is a small shot glass with a brown liquid. Above it reads, "1.5 fl oz shot of 80 proof distilled spirits" and below it reads, "40% alcohol".](/-/media/dmhas/images/sbirt-drinks.png?h=334&w=643&sc_lang=en&hash=0460C508B7E05355FF517436E9D60036)
The SBIRT model identifies a substance use problem as…
EXCESSIVE USE
SBIRT
SBIRT uses a public health approach to universally screen for substance use problems.
SBIRT provides an immediate rule out of non-problem users.
SBIRT identifies adults who would benefit from brief advice and education.
SBIRT identifies adults who would benefit from further assessment.
KNOW THE RISKS
RESOURCES:
- A-SBIRT at DCF - Adolescent Screening, Brief Intervention, & Referral to Treatment NEW!
- CT. Dept. of Social Services - Medical Assistance Program - Provider Bulletins:
- ASSIST FC - screening tool (1 page) (NEW shorter version of ASSIST)
- ASSIST - screening tool (5 pages)
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CT SBIRT Program - One Page Overview(revised 10/14/15)
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Brief Treatment for CT SBIRT - Karen Steinburg Gallucci (20 slides) (3/5/12)
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Substance Use Disorder Treatment Resource Guide - a listing of services in CT
- A Guide to Lower-Risk Drinking - Spanish Version
- Marijuana: A Guide to Quitting
- Marijuana: Facts and Advice - Spanish Version
- CT SBIRT Brief Treatment for the CT Military Support Program