Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Training

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SBIRT Training

Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) is an evidence-based practice used to identify, reduce, and prevent problematic use, abuse, and dependence on alcohol and illicit drugs. The goals of the training are to:

Help professionals understand the importance of screening young people for harmful and hazardous substance use so that they can intervene before a substance use disorder develops.
Provide professionals with effective tools to identify harmful and hazardous substance use patterns.
Assist professionals in having sensitive conversations with youth about their harmful and hazardous substance use patterns by discussing effective motivational enhancement techniques.
Equip youth-serving professionals with information about school and community resources that are available if a student is in need of further assessment or referral to treatment.