CRAFFT screening
Also written as: CRAFFT — Car, Relax, Alone, Forget, Friends/Family, Trouble
A validated tool for screening adolescent substance use, focusing on consequences, riding with impaired drivers, and frequency of use.
Full Definition
CRAFFT is a validated screening questionnaire designed specifically to identify substance use disorders in adolescents and young adults. The acronym represents six key questions: Car (riding with someone under the influence), Relax (using substances to relax), Alone (using substances while alone), Forget (forgetting things while using), Friends/Family (concerns from others about use), and Trouble (getting into trouble while using). A score of 2 or higher indicates a need for further assessment and possible intervention. The tool is brief, taking only a few minutes to administer, and has demonstrated high sensitivity and specificity for detecting substance use problems in adolescent populations. CRAFFT screening is recommended as part of routine adolescent health maintenance visits and can be administered as a self-report questionnaire or through provider interview.
Usage
Usage note: Always use all capital letters for the acronym. Scores of 2+ indicate need for further evaluation.
In Context
- "The patient scored 4 on CRAFFT screening, indicating significant substance use concerns." — Risk assessment note
- "Annual CRAFFT screening is recommended for all adolescent primary care visits." — Clinical protocol