(Revised April 2021) Substance misuse, dependency, and substance use disorders (SUDs), including opioid use disorders (OUDs) are common among Nevada adult populations. These issues are also occurring during pregnancy at an alarming rate with far reaching effects on both mother and infant. To date, the single best strategy we have to identify and help those that want assistance is adding screening and referral to treatment, known as Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), into the clinical setting. Medical professionals are often the first line to aid in this effort. Note that this document uses the term “medical professional” to be inclusive of doctors and advanced practitioners. The intention for this guide is to provide basic directives for successfully implementing Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), into the clinical setting. SBIRT, specifically how to apply it to pregnant and non-pregnant persons of reproductive age populations.
