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Addiction and Substance Abuse

The CRAFFT Questions

A Brief Screening Test for Adolescent Substance Abuse

Have you ever ridden in a CAR driven by someone (including yourself) who was "high" or had been using alcohol or drugs?

Do you ever use alcohol or drugs to RELAX, feel better about yourself, or fit in?

Do you ever use alcohol/drugs while you are by yourself, ALONE?

Do your family or FRIENDS ever tell you that you should cut down on your drinking or drug use?

Do you ever FORGET things you did while using alcohol or drugs?

Have you gotten into TROUBLE while you were using alcohol or drugs?

*2 or more YES answers suggest a significant problem.

This instrument was developed by John Knight, M.D., Boston Children's Hospital.

For adults, please see the CAGE Questions.

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Last Reviewed: Apr 12, 2007

The Ohio State University Peter D. Rogers, MD, MPH
Clinical Associate Professor
Department of Adolescent Health
Department of Pediatrics (Nationwide Children's Hospital)
College of Medicine
The Ohio State University