This session provides a focused overview of screening and brief intervention strategies for substance use, including the SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment) model, aligned with the ACAAM National Addiction Medicine Didactic Curriculum and ABPM content areas.
What This Covers • Validated screening tools for alcohol, tobacco, and drug use across adolescent and adult populations • Current recommendations for implementing screening in clinical settings • Evidence-based approaches to brief intervention, including motivational interviewing and the 5 A’s framework • Strategies to support behavior change through brief intervention • Integration of screening into routine clinical care to identify risk early and improve patient outcomes
How This Resource Is Used This session is designed for on-demand learning and targeted content review. It can be used to reinforce specific knowledge areas or as part of structured board preparation.
Corey McBrayer, DO MPH
Dr. McBrayer is a Professor of Pediatrics at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. He is board certified in Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine, Addiction Medicine, and Obesity Medicine.
His work focuses on the screening, prevention, and treatment of substance use in clinical care settings.
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Access PeriodAccess to this recording is available through June 30, 2027, in alignment with ACAAM’s annual academic cycle.
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