SBIRT stands for which of the following?

• A. Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment
• B. Screening, Basic Intervention, and Referral to Therapy
• C. Screening, Brief Intervention, and Response to Treatment
• D. Screening, Brief Interaction, and Referral to Therapy

Answer: (A)

SBIRT is a public health approach designed to identify and address risky substance use early, using three integrated steps. Screening is the quick, evidence-based process to spot individuals who may have problematic use. Brief Intervention is a short, targeted conversation that uses motivational interviewing techniques to raise awareness of risks and motivate change. Referral to Treatment connects those who need more extensive care with appropriate treatment resources. The option that matches Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment reflects the standard SBIRT framework exactly. The other choices alter terms or components (for example, Basic Intervention, Response to Treatment, Brief Interaction, or Referral to Therapy), which do not align with the established SBIRT terminology.