EDGE-SBIRT Screener

Download and learn more about integrating the Eisenberg Disordered Gambling Emphasized Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (EDGE-SBIRT) into your practice

The Eisenberg Disordered Gambling SBIRT (EDGE-SBIRT) is a comprehensive, integrated, public health approach to delivering early intervention and treatment services for persons with gambling disorders, as well as those at risk of developing these disorders. The EDGE-SBIRT is designed to be used by a variety of professionals in a variety of settings, including mental health and substance use treatment providers, primary care providers, and social service providers.

Problematic gambling may be a symptom of other mental health concerns your client has. It can also be the underlying cause of other mental health concerns such as depression or binge drinking. Helping your client identify at-risk or problematic gambling may help address the other reasons they are there to see you.

Virtual Tutorial

This free on-demand course will teach you how to use the Eisenberg Disordered Gambling SBIRT Screening Tool.

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Get the screening tool as a PDF to use with clients who may be at risk for a gambling disorder.

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Learn How to Use the EDGE-SBIRT Screening Tool

This free on-demand course will teach you how to use the EDGE-SBIRT Screening Tool so that you may confidently implement it in your own practice. The tutorial should take approximately one hour and allows you to experience various scenarios where the EDGE-SBIRT tool can be used.

Continuing education units (CEU) are available for this course.

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The EDGE-SBIRT is a comprehensive, integrated, public health approach to delivering early intervention and treatment services for persons with gambling disorders, as well as those at risk of developing these disorders.

  • Screening quickly assesses the severity of gambling disorder and identifies the appropriate level of treatment.
  • Brief intervention focuses on increasing insight and awareness regarding gambling disorder and motivation toward behavioral change.
  • Referral to treatment provides those identified as needing more extensive treatment with access to specialty care.
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The EDGE-SBIRT process: screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment