Department Promoting Early Substance Use Screening Process

The Wyoming Department of Health is strengthening its promotion of early screening for substance use-related health issues by reimbursing Wyoming healthcare providers who participate through its EqualityCare (Medicaid) program. Known as Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), the simple screening process involves just a few questions. Trained interviewers work with individuals to determine their risk level based upon behavior patterns.

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Filed under: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs on January 4th, 2009