Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention: A guide for public health practitioners

This publication provides the information, skills and tools needed to conduct screening and brief intervention (SBI) to help at-risk drinkers reduce their alcohol use. SBI is a structured set of questions designed to identify individuals at risk for alcohol use problems, followed by a brief discussion between an individual and a service provider. The manual provides background information and practical steps for conducting SBI in a variety of public health settings. The guide also includes information on the most commonly used screening tools, a handout for clients and a list of additional resources.