What does SBIRT stand for?

• A. Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment.
• B. Substance-Based Intervention and Referral Therapy.
• C. Screening-Based Intervention and Treatment Referral.
• D. Standardized Brief Intervention and Referral to Therapy.

Answer: (A)

SBIRT is a systematic, public-health approach used in healthcare settings to identify and address risky use of alcohol or other drugs early. It comprises three interconnected steps: Screening, a quick check to identify individuals who may be using substances at risky levels; a Brief Intervention, a short, structured conversation that raises awareness and motivates change; and Referral to Treatment, connecting those with more significant problems to appropriate, ongoing care. The exact wording is standard: Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment, because it reflects the full progression from identification to immediate support to specialized care. The other phrasing options replace key terms or omit the brief intervention, so they don’t align with the established SBIRT framework.