Hazardous and harmful alcohol use is prevalent in the United States and can lead to serious health risks for the individual and create a costly burden on the health care system. Research supports the use of brief interventions designed to reduce hazardous and harmful drinking. This article explores the fit of these brief interventions with integrative health care models within the context of the United States' health care system. A literature review was conducted of alcohol brief interventions empirically evaluated for application in primary care and published within the last 10 years. There are several individual elements of brief interventions that match models of integrated ...