General Information on SBIRT
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and SBIRT
An array of information and tools on SBIRT.
NIDAMED: National Institute on Drug Abuse – Medical & Health Professionals.Resources to increase awareness of the impact of substance use on patients’ health and help identify drug use early and prevent it from escalating to abuse or addiction.
Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) Network
Vital Signs: Communication Between Health Professionals and Their Patients About Alcohol Use — 44 States and the District of Columbia, 2011
CDC report on the number of patients discussing alcohol consumption with a health professional.
Informational Brochures which Can Be Useful in Providing Brief Interventions
A Guide to Lower-Risk Drinking Generic – English
A Guide to Lower-Risk Drinking Generic – Spanish
Tobacco and Alcohol Risks – Oral Health
Marijuana Facts and Advice – English
Marijuana Facts and Advice – Spanish
Harmful Interactions: Mixing Alcohol with Medicines
Information on Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Substance Use Disorders
Comparison Chart for Nicotine Replacement Therapies
MAT Information Bulletin (The Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS)
SAMHSA’s Medication-Assisted Treatment Website
Medication for the Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder: A Brief Guide (SAMHSA)
Medication for the Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder Pocket Guide
Medication-Assisted Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder Pocket Guide
General Referral Information
SAMHSA’s Treatment Facility Locator
CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) Programs and Services
ASAM Addiction Medicine Treatment Finder
Treatment Resources
The Substance Abuse Treatment Resource Guide includes information for persons seeking treatment facilities in Connecticut for substance use disorders.
The Connecticut Behavioral Health Partnership site can be used to find information on accessing and providing HUSKY behavioral health and support services.
CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) Programs and Services
Connecticut Department of Social Services Provider Bulletins and FAQs
Coding and Claims Submission for SBIRT in Primary Care, Provider Bulletin, PB 2015-79
Medications for Substance Use Disorders, Provider Bulletin, PB 2015-92
HUSKY Health Primary Care Increased Payments Policy, Provider Bulletin, PB 2014-75
Medicare Fact Sheet for SBIRT Providers