Rutgers Alcohol Problems Index
NameDescriptionQuestion text
W1_RAPI23_1RAPI (23) - Not able to StudyHow many times did these things happened to you in the last 12 months because were you drinking alcohol?... Not able to do your homework or study for a test.
W1_RAPI23_2RAPI (23) - Got in fightsHow many times did these things happened to you in the last 12 months because were you drinking alcohol?... Got into fights, acted bad, or did mean things.
W1_RAPI23_3RAPI (23) - spent too much on alcohol.How many times did these things happened to you in the last 12 months because were you drinking alcohol?... Missed out on other things because you spent too much money on alcohol.
W1_RAPI23_4RAPI (23) - Went to work or school high or drunkHow many times did these things happened to you in the last 12 months because were you drinking alcohol?... Went to work or school high or drunk.
W1_RAPI23_5RAPI (23) - Caused shameHow many times did these things happened to you in the last 12 months because were you drinking alcohol?... Caused shame or embarrassment to someone.
W1_RAPI23_6RAPI (23) - Neglected your responsibilitiesHow many times did these things happened to you in the last 12 months because were you drinking alcohol?... Neglected your responsibilities.
W1_RAPI23_7RAPI (23) - Relatives avoided you.How many times did these things happened to you in the last 12 months because were you drinking alcohol?... Relatives avoided you.
W1_RAPI23_8RAPI (23) - Needed more alcoholHow many times did these things happened to you in the last 12 months because were you drinking alcohol?... Felt that you needed more alcohol than you used to use in order to get the same effect.
W1_RAPI23_9RAPI (23) - Tried to control your drinkingHow many times did these things happened to you in the last 12 months because were you drinking alcohol?... Tried to control your drinking by trying to drink only at certain times of the day or certain places.
W1_RAPI23_10RAPI (23) - Had withdrawal symptomsHow many times did these things happened to you in the last 12 months because were you drinking alcohol?... Had withdrawal symptoms, that is, felt sick because you stopped or cut down on drinking.
W1_RAPI23_11RAPI (23) - Noticed a change in your personalityHow many times did these things happened to you in the last 12 months because were you drinking alcohol?... Noticed a change in your personality.
W1_RAPI23_12RAPI (23) - Had a problem with alcohol.How many times did these things happened to you in the last 12 months because were you drinking alcohol?... Felt that you had a problem with alcohol.
W1_RAPI23_13RAPI (23) - Missed school or workHow many times did these things happened to you in the last 12 months because were you drinking alcohol?... Missed a day (or part of a day) of school or work.
W1_RAPI23_14RAPI (23) - Tried to quit drinkingHow many times did these things happened to you in the last 12 months because were you drinking alcohol?... Tried to cut down or quit drinking.
W1_RAPI23_15RAPI (23) - ForgotHow many times did these things happened to you in the last 12 months because were you drinking alcohol?... Suddenly found yourself in a place that you could not remember getting to.
W1_RAPI23_16RAPI (23) - Passed outHow many times did these things happened to you in the last 12 months because were you drinking alcohol?... Passed out or fainted suddenly.
W1_RAPI23_17RAPI (23) - Had a fight with friendsHow many times did these things happened to you in the last 12 months because were you drinking alcohol?... Had a fight, argument or bad feelings with a friend.
W1_RAPI23_18RAPI (23) - Had a fight with familyHow many times did these things happened to you in the last 12 months because were you drinking alcohol?... Had a fight, argument or bad feelings with a family member.
W1_RAPI23_19RAPI (23) - Kept drinkingHow many times did these things happened to you in the last 12 months because were you drinking alcohol?... Kept drinking when you promised yourself not to.
W1_RAPI23_20RAPI (23) - Going crazy.How many times did these things happened to you in the last 12 months because were you drinking alcohol?... Felt were you going crazy.
W1_RAPI23_21RAPI (23) - Had a bad time.How many times did these things happened to you in the last 12 months because were you drinking alcohol?... Had a bad time.
W1_RAPI23_22RAPI (23) - Dependent on alcohol.How many times did these things happened to you in the last 12 months because were you drinking alcohol?... Felt physically or psychologically dependent on alcohol.
W1_RAPI23_23RAPI (23) - friend said to cut down drinkingHow many times did these things happened to you in the last 12 months because were you drinking alcohol?... Was told by a friend or neighbor to stop or cut down drinking.
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W1_RAPI23_wSumRAPI (23) - Weighted Sum
W1_RAPI23_MeanRAPI (23) - Mean
W1_RAPI_1RAPI (18) - Not able to StudyHow many times did these things happened to you in the last 12 months because were you drinking alcohol?... Not able to do your homework or study for a test.
W1_RAPI_2RAPI (18) - Got in fightsHow many times did these things happened to you in the last 12 months because were you drinking alcohol?... Got into fights, acted bad, or did mean things.
W1_RAPI_3RAPI (18) - spent too much on alcohol.How many times did these things happened to you in the last 12 months because were you drinking alcohol?... Missed out on other things because you spent too much money on alcohol.
W1_RAPI_4RAPI (18) - Went to work or school high or drunkHow many times did these things happened to you in the last 12 months because were you drinking alcohol?... Went to work or school high or drunk.
W1_RAPI_5RAPI (18) - Caused shameHow many times did these things happened to you in the last 12 months because were you drinking alcohol?... Caused shame or embarrassment to someone.
W1_RAPI_6RAPI (18) - Neglected your responsibilitiesHow many times did these things happened to you in the last 12 months because were you drinking alcohol?... Neglected your responsibilities.
W1_RAPI_7RAPI (18) - Relatives avoided you.How many times did these things happened to you in the last 12 months because were you drinking alcohol?... Relatives avoided you.
W1_RAPI_8RAPI (18) - Needed more alcoholHow many times did these things happened to you in the last 12 months because were you drinking alcohol?... Felt that you needed more alcohol than you used to use in order to get the same effect.
W1_RAPI_9RAPI (18) - Tried to control your drinkingHow many times did these things happened to you in the last 12 months because were you drinking alcohol?... Tried to control your drinking by trying to drink only at certain times of the day or certain places.
W1_RAPI_10RAPI (18) - Had withdrawal symptomsHow many times did these things happened to you in the last 12 months because were you drinking alcohol?... Had withdrawal symptoms, that is, felt sick because you stopped or cut down on drinking.
W1_RAPI_11RAPI (18) - Noticed a change in your personalityHow many times did these things happened to you in the last 12 months because were you drinking alcohol?... Noticed a change in your personality.
W1_RAPI_12RAPI (18) - Had a problem with alcohol.How many times did these things happened to you in the last 12 months because were you drinking alcohol?... Felt that you had a problem with alcohol.
W1_RAPI_13RAPI (18) - Missed school or workHow many times did these things happened to you in the last 12 months because were you drinking alcohol?... Missed a day (or part of a day) of school or work.
W1_RAPI_14RAPI (18) - ForgotHow many times did these things happened to you in the last 12 months because were you drinking alcohol?... Suddenly found yourself in a place that you could not remember getting to.
W1_RAPI_15RAPI (18) - Passed outHow many times did these things happened to you in the last 12 months because were you drinking alcohol?... Passed out or fainted suddenly.
W1_RAPI_16RAPI (18) - Kept drinkingHow many times did these things happened to you in the last 12 months because were you drinking alcohol?... Kept drinking when you promised yourself not to.
W1_RAPI_17RAPI (18) - Dependent on alcohol.How many times did these things happened to you in the last 12 months because were you drinking alcohol?... Felt physically or psychologically dependent on alcohol.
W1_RAPI_18RAPI (18) - friend said to cut down drinkingHow many times did these things happened to you in the last 12 months because were you drinking alcohol?... Was told by a friend or neighbor to stop or cut down drinking.
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W1_RAPI_18_wSumRAPI (18) - Weighted Sum
W1_RAPI_18_MeanRAPI (18) - Mean