Assignment SBIRT

Write a (4) four-page paper (including APA title page and reference pages) about a patient from your clinical experience. This patient should have a substance abuse of some kind.

Your paper should include:

1. A little about their substance abuse
2. What screening tool (must be a validated and reliable tool) would you use with them and why
3. On your intervention, what will you discuss and how can you help them with motivation for change
4. What resources are available in your area for referral for this patient
5. A summary paragraph with a scholarly references.

You should cite a minimum of three APA references within the last 5 years.

Note: Scholarly resources are defined as evidence-based practice, peer-reviewed journals; textbook (do not rely solely on your textbook as a reference); and National Standard Guidelines. Review assignment instructions, as this will provide any additional requirements that are not specifically listed on the rubric.