What is SBIRT? - Correct Answers -evidence based practice used in healthcare settings
to identify, reduce, and prevent problematic use of alcohol and illicit drugs
What does SBIRT stand for? - Correct Answers -screening, brief intervention, and
referral to treatment
What is involved in screening? - Correct Answers -universal, 2-3 questions to identify
unhealthy substance use in past year, assessment includes additional questions to
determine severity & consequences of use
What is involved in the brief intervention? - Correct Answers -brief conversation (5-15
mins) to raise awareness of risks and build motivation to change
What is involved in referral to treatment? - Correct Answers -referral for those with more
serious problems when appropriate
How has the viewpoint of addiction changed? - Correct Answers -used to be no problem
vs. problem, now low risk to at risk to substance use disorder
Which men (under 65) have a higher risk for alcohol abuse? - Correct Answers -drinking
more than 4 drinks per occasion or more than 14 drinks per week
Which women (and men older than 65) have a higher risk for alcohol abuse? - Correct
Answers -more than 3 drinks per occasion or more than 7 drinks per week
What extent of drug use is considered unhealthy? - Correct Answers -any illicit drug use
or prescription drug misuse
Which two substances have the most negative influence on a developing fetus? -
Correct Answers -alcohol & tobacco
What percentage of primary care patients screen positive for unhealthy alcohol abuse? -
Correct Answers -20%
What percentage of patients have never discussed alcohol/drug use with a healthcare
provider? - Correct Answers -84%
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