The CRAFFT Substance Abuse Screening Test for adolescents

The CRAFFT test evaluates risky behaviors regarding consumption of psychoactive substances (alcohol, drugs) in adolescents. It consists of six yes/no questions that young patients should reply to in the most honest way possible.
1 -Have you ever ridden in a Car driven by someone (including yourself) who was high or had been using alcohol or drugs?
  • Yes
  • No
2 - Do you ever use alcohol or drugs to Relax, feel better about yourself, or fit in?
  • Yes
  • No
3 - Do you ever use alcohol or drugs while you are by yourself Alone?
  • Yes
  • No
4 - Do you ever Forget things you did while using alcohol or drugs?
  • Yes
  • No
5 - Do your Family or Friends ever tell you that you should cut down on your drinking or drug use?
  • Yes
  • No
6 - Have you ever gotten into Trouble while you were usingalcohol or drugs?
  • Yes
  • No

Source :
John R. Knight, Lon Sherritt, Lydia A. Shrier, et al. Validity of the CRAFFT Substance Abuse Screening Test Among Adolescent Clinic Patients. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2002;156(6):607-614. doi:10.1001/archpedi.156.6.607.

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