Unhealthy Alcohol Use Tools & Resources

Describes the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System Clinical Quality Measure for SBIRT

The aim of this study was to train primary care providers and school nurses within a rural 10-county catchment area in Pennsylvania to use SBIRT and facilitate collaboration with community organizations to better coordinate substance use prevention efforts

Explores the use of routine screening for symptoms of substance use disorder (SUD), including alcohol use disorder (AUD), in primary care practices and found that the use of symptom checklists could help primary care providers identify and treat patients with SUD

Describes why SBIRT for substance use and behavioral health is particularly important in the era of COVID-19, describing its cost-effectiveness and return on investment

Provides tools, strategies, best practices, and resources, including guidance for reporting the Healthcare Effectiveness Datat and Information Set alcohol measure using Electronic Clinical Data Systems

Supplements the CEP's AUD Tool by supporting primary care physicians in screening and managing AUD during the COVID-19 pandemic

Information about the importance of SBIRT for pregnant and postpartum women and the role of State maternal and child health programs, including implementation examples from several different States

Introduces psychologists to SBIRT, including overviews of screening tools and approaches to brief intervention for diverse populations

Provides an overview of the literature on alcohol reduction apps and the availability of evidenced-based apps on top commercial app stores

Describes best practices for service delivery and implementation of care and treatment for people with substance use disorders in clinical settings