Unhealthy Alcohol Use Tools & Resources

Video of a healthcare provider administering the BNI

Integrated behavioral health screening that assesses patients for risky substance use behaviors and tracks actions related to brief intervention and referral

Exploratory study that examines the feasibility of a new Remote Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment model

Assists clinicians and administrators in implementing behavioral healthcare using telehealth by offering key considerations and examples of using telehealth for behavioral health

Presents clinical practice guidelines for managing substance use in Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)/Department of Defense (DoD) patients

A validation study suggesting that self-administered SISQs, though less accurate than interviewer-administered, are easier to implement and retain fidelity

Webinar that highlights the role of electronic health records in implementing SBIRT services in primary and acute care settings in Kansas; includes implementation challenges and solutions involved with integrating SBIRT

Article describing how shared decision making for alcohol use disorder can be integrated into primary care practice, and the importance of patient-centered care for patients with alcohol use disorder

Includes lessons learned from a pilot project to expand MAT in 6 sites across 3 States; focused on improving understanding among providers on how to best implement MAT in primary care, substance use, and community mental health programs

Guide containing recommendations on identifying and managing substance use and substance use disorders for healthcare services that assist women who are pregnant or have recently had a child