Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral for Treatment (SBIRT) is a public health approach that can help health care and other professionals determine whether someone uses alcohol and/or drugs in unhealthy ways.

Research shows that health care providers can engage patients in non-judgmental conversations (brief interventions) about their substance use and can help them decide whether they should reduce their use to improve their long-term health.

Through a collaboration with CAReS and health care providers, early intervention services will be available to risky drinkers such as those who binge drink, drink and drive, drink at work or drink at levels harmful to their health.

For printable materials and screens please visit www.oasas.state.ny.us/AdMed/sbirt/index.cfm

For more information about SBIRT services, please contact Michael Prutsman, Director of Prevention Services, at 716-373-4303 ext. 513 or mprutsman@councilonaddiction.org.

Substance Abuse Professional Services

A Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is a person who evaluates employees who have violated a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and aftercare.

The SAP has met qualification requirements, receives ongoing training in DOT policy and procedure, and has successfully completed an SAP examination. The role of the SAP is to play the "Gatekeeper" for DOT's return-to-duty process. The SAP is not an advocate for the employee or the employer, but rather for public safety.

The Council on Addiction Recovery Services, Inc. employs Dee Dee Bartz, CASAC, SAP, who provides DOT services in the Olean office. She can be contacted at 716-373-5202 ext. 519 or at dbartz@councilonaddiction.org.