This review reveals that there is a growing literature on
components of adolescent SBIRT, although no study meeting inclusion
criteria for the present review addresses the entire continuum of
services as envisioned by SAMHSA (2012). The preponderance of RCTs
addresses brief interventions for alcohol use among adolescents
seeking care in EDs. There were fewer studies conducted in primary
care clinics, schools, and other community settings and none
addressed referral to treatment. Thus, there is a need for additional
research to fill these gaps in the evidence base.