# SBIRT

> Medical app for substance use screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment. (iPhone/iPad app by James Bray.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sbirt/id877624835 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [James Bray](https://appshunter.io/developer/877624838)
- Category: Medical, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-07-13
- Data updated: 2026-06-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sbirt/id877624835/reviews.md

## What is SBIRT?

The SBIRT App for Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment for substance use provides users with detailed steps to complete an SBIRT intervention with patients or clients. The app is designed for use by physicians, other health workers, and mental health professionals and can be used with patients and clients 12 years and older. 

The app provides evidence-based questions to screen for alcohol, drugs and tobacco use. If warranted, a screening tool is provided to further evaluate the specific substance use. The app also provides steps to complete a brief intervention and/or referral to treatment for the patient based on motivational interviewing. 

Integrated within the app are three screening instruments for substance use: the CRAFFT assesses substance use in adolescents, the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) assesses alcohol use in adults, and the Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST) assesses drug use in the adults. 

The app was developed as a part of a SAMHSA-funded grant project at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM).

## Key features

- SBIRT intervention steps
- Evidence-based screening questions
- CRAFFT, AUDIT, DAST screening tools
- Motivational interviewing guidance
- Patient/client intervention support
- Substance use assessment

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sbirt/id877624835/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Please update this app for newer operating systems

*2018-03-01*

It was a really good app but it needs to be updated so we can continue to use it to help people!!!

### 5/5 — SBIRT

*2017-11-26*

Excellent! So helpful with ambivalent patients. Please  update for IOS 11

### 5/5 — Great App

*2016-02-18*

Great tool for those trained in SBIRT techniques. Very simple and intuitive flow throughout the process of giving an assessment.

## Frequently asked questions about SBIRT

### What is SBIRT?

SBIRT stands for Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment. It is a public health approach to identify, reduce, and treat problematic alcohol and drug use.

### What screening tools are included in SBIRT?

SBIRT includes the CRAFFT tool for adolescents, the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) for adults, and the Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST) for adults.

### Who can use the SBIRT app?

The SBIRT app is designed for physicians, other health workers, and mental health professionals to use with patients and clients aged 12 years and older.

### Does SBIRT have ads?

No, the SBIRT app does not contain advertisements.

### What is the age rating for SBIRT?

The SBIRT app has an age rating of 12+, meaning it is suitable for users aged 12 and older.

### On which devices can I use SBIRT?

SBIRT is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is SBIRT updated?

The latest version of SBIRT is 1.2.1, and it was last updated on July 5, 2023.

### What is the user rating for SBIRT?

SBIRT has a high user rating of 4.6 stars based on 5 ratings.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2023-07-05

* Modify the CRAFFT Initial Step screen to use the new CRAFFT 2.1 questions.

### 1.2.0 — 2023-06-09

* Updated the application to work with the latest iPhone devices.

### 1.0.0 — 2014-07-09

No release notes.

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