Brief description
The RAFFT is very similar to the CRAFFT (described earlier). The five items cover alcohol as well as other drugs. It does not, however, seem to have been the subject of as much research as the CRAFFT.
Appropriate target populations
Adolescents between 13 and 18 years old. The only validation study was conducted in a health care delivery setting where prevalence of substance use disorder and other psychiatric issues is high.
Administration options
Formats available
___ self-administered (paper-and-pencil)
___ self-administered (computer)
_X_ clinician-administered
Items are typically given verbally but would be amenable to paper and pencil or computerized format.
Languages available
_X_ English
___ French
___ Other
Accessibility and cost
_X_ no charge for use
___ use requires permission of test developer
___ use requires special training and/or professional or academic credentials
___ fee for use
Where to access
The RAFFT is reprinted here:
R. Do you drink/drug to Relax, feel better about yourself, or fit in? A. Do you ever drink/drug while you are by yourself, Alone? F. Do any of your closest Friends drink/drug? F. Does a close Family member have a problem with drink/drugs? T. Have you ever gotten into Trouble from drinking/drugging? |
For more information, see:
Riggs, S.R. & Alario, A. (1989). Adolescent substance use instructor's guide. In C. Dube, M. Goldstein, D. Lewis, E. Myers & W. Zwick (Eds.), Project ADEPT Curriculum for Primary Care Physician Training. (pp. 1-57). Providence, RI: Brown University.
Summary of test development data
Quality of reporting
High, based on STARD rating (see Appendix, p.76).
Summary of validity and reliability data
Moderate, based largely on the limited number of validation studies and lack of reliability assessment.