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Alcohol Craving Questionnaire

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The ACQ-NOW is a 47-item self-administered, multidimensional state measure of acute alcohol craving adapted from the Cocaine Craving Questionnaire of Tiffany et al. As such, it measures four dimensions (subscales) of alcohol craving labeled Emotionality, Purposefulness, Compulsivity, and Expectancy. doi: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2009.03.019
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Query Element Name Data Type Size Required Description Value Range Notes Aliases
subjectkey GUID Required The NDAR Global Unique Identifier (GUID) for research subject NDAR*
src_subject_id String 20 Required Subject ID how it's defined in lab/project
interview_date Date Required Date on which the interview/genetic test/sampling/imaging/biospecimen was completed. MM/DD/YYYY
interview_age Integer Required Age in months at the time of the interview/test/sampling/imaging. 0::1440 Age is rounded to chronological month. If the research participant is 15-days-old at time of interview, the appropriate value would be 0 months. If the participant is 16-days-old, the value would be 1 month.
sex String 20 Required Sex of subject at birth M;F; O; NR M = Male; F = Female; O=Other; NR = Not reported
acq_demo1 Integer Recommended Your present age in years: 0 :: 100 Age in Years
acq_demo2 Integer Recommended (Employment status) Are you presently: 1 :: 6 1= EMPLOYED FULLTIME; 2= EMPLOYED PARTTIME; 3= UNEMPLOYED; 4= RETIRED; 5= FULLTIME HOMEMAKER; 6= STUDENT
acq_demo3 Integer Recommended What is the highest level of education you have completed? 1 :: 9 1= NO FORMAL EDUCATION; 2= SOME GRADE SCHOOL; 3= COMPLETED GRADE SCHOOL; 4= SOME HIGH SCHOOL; 5= COMPLETED HIGH SCHOOL; 6= SOME COLLEGE; 7= COMPLETED COLLEGE; 8= SOME GRADUATE WORK; 9= A GRADUATE DEGREE
acq_demo4 Integer Recommended What is your race/ethnicity? 1::7;999 1= White, not of hispanic origin; 2= Black, not of hispanic origin; 3= Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx; 4= Asian/Pacific Islander; 5= American indian/Alaska Native; 6= Other; 7= Multi-racial; 999= Prefer not to respond
acq_demo5 Integer Recommended (Marital Status) Are you: 1 :: 3 1= SINGLE; 2= MARRIED; 3= DIVORCED OR SEPARATED
acq_history1 Integer Recommended When did you last drink an alcoholic beverage? 1 :: 10 1= TODAY; 2= YESTERDAY; 3= WITHIN THE LAST TWO DAYS; 4= WITHIN THE LAST FOUR DAYS; 5= WITHIN THE LAST WEEK; 6= WITHIN THE LAST TWO WEEKS; 7= WITHIN THE LAST MONTH; 8= WITHIN THE LAST TWO MONTH; 9= WITHIN THE LAST THREE MONTHS; 10= WITHIN THE LAST FOUR MONTHS
acq_history2 String 4 Recommended IF TODAY: WHAT TIME? TT:TT AM or PM
acq_history3 Integer Recommended About how old were you when you first drank an alcoholic beverage? 0 :: 100 Age in Years
acq_history4 Integer Recommended About how many times in your life have you consumed alcohol? 1 :: 6 1= 1 OR 2 TIMES; 2= 3 TO 5 TIMES; 3= 6 TO 10 TIMES; 4= 11 TO 49 TIMES; 5= 50 TO 99 TIMES; 6= MORE THAN 99 TIMES
acq_history5 Integer Recommended During the past 30 days, on about how many days did you drink alcohol?
acq_history6 Integer Recommended On the average., how often in the last six months did you drink alcohol? 1 :: 9 1= MORE THAN ONCE EACH DAY; 2= ONCE A DAY; 3= FOUR TO SIX DAYS A WEEK; 4= TWO OR THREE DAYS A WEEK; 5= ONCE A WEEK; 6= TWO OR THREE DAYS A MONTH; 7= ONCE A MONTH; 8= SEVERAL TIMES, BUT LESS THAN ONCE A MONTH; 9= ONCE OR TWICE
acq_history7 String 1,000 Recommended Now tell us the different types of alcoholic beverages you have ever consumed. BEER; WINE OR WINE COOLERS; HARD LIQUOR; OTHER
acq_history8 Integer Recommended What type of alcoholic beverages did you generally drink over the last six months? 1 :: 4 1= BEER; 2= WINE OR WINE COOLERS; 3= HARD LIQUOR; 4= OTHER
acq_history9 Integer Recommended Beer - How many drinks do you typically have at one time?
acq_history10 Integer Recommended Wine - How many drinks do you typically have at one time?
acq_history11 Integer Recommended Liquor (1oz. shot, drink) - How many drinks do you typically have at one time?
acq_history12 Integer Recommended Other - How many drinks do you typically have at one time?
acq_history13 Integer Recommended Beer - How many drinks do you typically have in one day (a 24-hour period)?
acq_history14 Integer Recommended Wine - How many drinks do you typically have in one day (a 24-hour period)?
acq_history15 Integer Recommended Liquor (1oz. shot, drink) - How many drinks do you typically have in one day (a 24-hour period)?
acq_history16 Integer Recommended Other - How many drinks do you typically have in one day (a 24-hour period)?
acq_history17 Integer Recommended A CRAVING FOR ALCOHOL IS ONLY A STRONG URGE OR DESIRE TO DRINK ALCOHOL. 0;1 0= No; 1= Yes
acq_history18 Integer Recommended A CRAVING FOR ALCOHOL IS ANY URGE OR DESIRE TO DRINK ALCOHOL, EVEN A WEAK ONE. 0;1 0= No; 1= Yes
acq_history19 Integer Recommended On a scale of 0 to 10 where 0 is not at all, and 10 is the most imaginable, how much do you crave an alcoholic beverage when you've gone without a drink for 1-2 days? 0 :: 10
acq_history20 Integer Recommended On a scale of 0 to 10 where 0 is not at all, and 10 is the most imaginable, how much do you crave an alcoholic beverage right now? 0 :: 10
acq_history21 Integer Recommended INTENSITY - HOW STRONG HAS AN AVERAGE URGE BEEN?: 1 :: 7 1= None/Not At All; 2= Weak; 3= Somewhat Weak; 4= Neutral; 5= Somewhat Strong; 6= Strong; 7= A Great Deal/Very Strong
acq_history22 Integer Recommended On the average, HOW FREQUENTLY (how many times a day) have you experienced craving for alcohol DURING THE PAST WEEK. 1 :: 7 1= NONE; 2= 1; 3= 2; 4= 3-5; 5= 6-10; 6= 11-20; 7= More than 20
acq_history23 Integer Recommended On the average, How LONG has the craving for alcohol lasted DURING THE PAST WEEK? 1 :: 9 1= Less than one Minute; 2= 1-5 Minutes; 3= 6-10 Minutes; 4= 11-15 Minutes; 5= 15-30 Minutes; 6= 31-45 Minutes; 7= 46-60 Minutes; 8= 1-2 Hours; 9= More than 2 Hours
acq_history24 Integer Recommended Have you ever tried to quit drinking? 0;1 0= No; 1= Yes
acq_history25 Integer Recommended IF YES: How many times have you tried to quit?
acq_history26 Integer Recommended IF YES: What is the longest period of time that you've been able to quit? Number of Days
acq_history27 Integer Recommended Number of previous Inpatient treatments for alcohol: 1 :: 6 1= No previous inpatient treatment; 2= 1; 3= 2; 4= 3-5; 5= 6 or more
acq_history28 Integer Recommended Number of previous outpatient treatments for alcohol: 1 :: 6 1= No previous outpatient treatment; 2= 1; 3= 2; 4= 3-5; 5= 6 or more
acq_history29 Integer Recommended Age at which drinking first became a problem? 0 :: 100 Age in Years
acq_history30 Integer Recommended If you would try to quit drinking now, how confident are you that you could go for one year without drinking? 1 :: 5 1= NOT CONFIDENT; 2= A LITTLE CONFIDENT; 3= MODERATELY CONFIDENT; 4= VERY CONFIDENT; 5= EXTREMELY CONFIDENT
acq_now1 Integer Recommended If there was alcohol right here in front of me, it would be hard not to use it. 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_now2 Integer Recommended Drinking alcohol would not be pleasant right now. 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_now3 Integer Recommended I would feel better if I could drink. 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_now4 Integer Recommended If I had the chance to use alcohol, I think I would drink. 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_now5 Integer Recommended Drinking would be wonderful. 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_now6 Integer Recommended Even if it were possible, I probably wouldn't drink right now. 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_now7 Integer Recommended Right now, I miss drinking. 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_now8 Integer Recommended I am going to drink as soon as I possibly can. 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_now9 Integer Recommended I would feel less jittery if I used alcohol right now. 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_now10 Integer Recommended Drinking would make things seem just perfect. 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_now11 Integer Recommended I have an urge to drink now. 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_now12 Integer Recommended Right now, I am not making any plans to drink. 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_now13 Integer Recommended I would feel more in control of things right now if I could drink. 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_now14 Integer Recommended Drinking would make me feel less jittery. 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_now15 Integer Recommended I could not stop myself from drinking if I had some alcohol here. 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_now16 Integer Recommended If I drank a little alcohol right now, I would not be able to stop using it. 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_now17 Integer Recommended I want to drink so bad I can almost taste it. 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_now18 Integer Recommended Nothing would be better than drinking right now. 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_now19 Integer Recommended I would do almost anything for a drink. 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_now20 Integer Recommended Having a drink would be ideal. 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_now21 Integer Recommended I want to use alcohol right now. 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_now22 Integer Recommended I would feel less irritable if I used alcohol now. 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_now23 Integer Recommended I am thinking of ways to get alcohol. 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_now24 Integer Recommended All I want to do right now is drink. 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_now25 Integer Recommended It would be difficult to turn down a drink right this minute. 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_now26 Integer Recommended Starting now, I could go without drinking for a long time. 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_now27 Integer Recommended Drinking would not be very satisfying right now. 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_now28 Integer Recommended If I used alcohol right now, I would feel less tense. 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_now29 Integer Recommended I would not enjoy drinking right now. 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_now30 Integer Recommended If I had the chance to use alcohol, I think I would drink. 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_now31 Integer Recommended I would not be able to control how much alcohol I drank if I had some here. 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_now32 Integer Recommended It would be great to use alcohol now. 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_now33 Integer Recommended If I had some alcohol right now, I would probably drink it. 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_now34 Integer Recommended I would feel less restless if I drank alcohol now. 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_now35 Integer Recommended I could easily limit how much alcohol I drank right now. 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_now36 Integer Recommended I do not need to use alcohol now. 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_now37 Integer Recommended I will drink as soon as I get the chance. 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_now38 Integer Recommended I have no desire to drink right now. 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_now39 Integer Recommended If I were using alcohol now, I would feel less nervous 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_now40 Integer Recommended I have no urge to drink now. 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_now41 Integer Recommended Drinking would not make me content. 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_now42 Integer Recommended I think I could resist using alcohol right now. 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_now43 Integer Recommended It would be easy to pass up the chance to use alcohol. 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_now44 Integer Recommended I crave alcohol right now. 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_now45 Integer Recommended If I were offered some alcohol, I would drink it right away. 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_now46 Integer Recommended Drinking would put me in a better mood. 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_now47 Integer Recommended My desire to drink seems overpowering. 1 :: 7 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3 = Slight Disagree; 4 = Neutral; 5 = Slight Agree; 6 = Agree; 7 = Strongly Agree
acq_short_factor1 Float Recommended (Short Form) Factor 1: Compulsivity (COMP), urges and desires in anticipation of loss of control over drinking. Average sum of questions 15, 17, 22
acq_short_factor2 Float Recommended (Short Form) Factor 2: Expectancy (XPCT), urges and desires to drink in anticipation of the positive benefits of drinking. Average sum of questions 33, 7, 46
acq_short_factor3 Float Recommended (Short Form) Factor 3: Purposefulness (PURP), urges and desires coupled with intent and planning to drink. Average sum of questions 12, 27, 43 (These questions are reversed key items, the item raw scored is subtracted from 8 to yield the actual raw score.)
acq_short_factor4 Float Recommended (Short Form) Factor 4: Emotionality (EMOT), urges and desires to drink in anticipation of relief from withdrawal/negative affect. Average sum of questions 28, 34, 39
acq_long_factor1 Float Recommended (Long Form) Factor 1: Compulsivity (COMP), urges and desires in anticipation of loss of control over drinking. Average sum of questions 9, 10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 31, 47
acq_long_factor2 Float Recommended (Long Form) Factor 2: Expectancy (XPCT), urges and desires to drink in anticipation of the positive benefits of drinking. Average sum of questions 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 33, 46
acq_long_factor3 Float Recommended (Long Form) Factor 3: Purposefulness (PURP), urges and desires coupled with intent and planning to drink. Average sum of questions 2, 6, 12, 27, 29, 36, 38, 43 (These questions are reversed key items, the item raw scored is subtracted from 8 to yield the actual raw score.)
acq_long_factor4 Float Recommended (Long Form) Factor 4: Emotionality (EMOT), urges and desires to drink in anticipation of relief from withdrawal/negative affect. Average sum of questions 28, 34, 39
visit String 60 Recommended Visit name
timepoint_label String 50 Recommended Timepoint/visit label
acq_now7_100 Integer Recommended Right now, I miss drinking. 0::100 0 = Strongly Disagree; 100 = Strongly Agree
acq_now12_100 Integer Recommended Right now, I am not making any plans to drink. 0::100 0 = Strongly Disagree; 100 = Strongly Agree
acq_now15_100 Integer Recommended I could not stop myself from drinking if I had some alcohol here. 0::100 0 = Strongly Disagree; 100 = Strongly Agree
acq_now17_100 Integer Recommended I want to drink so bad I can almost taste it. 0::100 0 = Strongly Disagree; 100 = Strongly Agree
acq_now22_100 Integer Recommended I would feel less irritable if I used alcohol now. 0::100 0 = Strongly Disagree; 100 = Strongly Agree
acq_now27_100 Integer Recommended Drinking would not be very satisfying right now. 0::100 0 = Strongly Disagree; 100 = Strongly Agree
acq_now28_100 Integer Recommended If I used alcohol right now, I would feel less tense. 0::100 0 = Strongly Disagree; 100 = Strongly Agree
acq_now33_100 Integer Recommended If I had some alcohol right now, I would probably drink it. 0::100 0 = Strongly Disagree; 100 = Strongly Agree
acq_now34_100 Integer Recommended I would feel less restless if I drank alcohol now. 0::100 0 = Strongly Disagree; 100 = Strongly Agree
acq_now39_100 Integer Recommended If I were using alcohol now, I would feel less nervous 0::100 0 = Strongly Disagree; 100 = Strongly Agree
acq_now43_100 Integer Recommended It would be easy to pass up the chance to use alcohol. 0::100 0 = Strongly Disagree; 100 = Strongly Agree
acq_now46_100 Integer Recommended Drinking would put me in a better mood. 0::100 0 = Strongly Disagree; 100 = Strongly Agree
acq1_total Integer Recommended Alcohol Craving Questionnaire-Short Form Revised Total Score 12::84 [acq_now7] + (8-[acq_now12]) + [acq_now15] + [acq_now17] + [acq_now22] + (8-[acq_now27]) + [acq_now28] + [acq_now33] + [acq_now34] + [acq_now39] + (8-[acq_now43]) + [acq_now46]
acq_gen_craving Float Recommended Alcohol Consumption Questionnaire General Cravings Index Calculated by averaging all ACQ items; 999 = Missing value
acq_total Integer Recommended Alcohol Consumption Questionnaire Total Score Total sum of all ACQ questions; 999=Missing value
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