Summary
The RAPI is a 18-item (originally 23-item) self-administered screening tool for assessing adolescent problem drinking. Respondents simply circle the number that corresponds to the number of times they have experienced each problem.
The RAPI is appropriate for use in clinical and non-clinical samples of adolescents and young adults.
Additional information
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