CRAFFT
Scientific background →CRAFFT -- Substance Use Screening for Teens
The CRAFFT consists of six yes/no questions and is meant for adolescents and young adults (roughly ages 12-21). It's recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics for use during routine checkups. The name is an acronym from the key word in each question: Car, Relax, Alone, Forget, Family/Friends, Trouble.
Comparison basis: 🏥 Clinical sample · Cut-off from the validation literature
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6 statements · ~2 min
This questionnaire is for self-assessment only and does not replace a medical or addiction-medicine diagnosis. If your score is in a concerning range, or your own use worries you, talk to a doctor, someone you trust, or reach out to SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-4357, free and confidential) or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988, free and available 24/7 in the US).
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