SBIRT

Substance use is a leading cause of death, disability, injuries, disease and illness in the United States, increasing the likelihood that people who use substance will present in health care settings. However, very few people are asked about their substance use by health professionals or receive treatment for their substance use disorders (SUDs). This course will introduce students to Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), an evidence-based practice in reducing substance misuse in health care settings.