Alcohol and Addiction Test - C.A.G.E.

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1. Have you ever thought you should Cut down on your drinking?               YES                             NO

 

2. Have you ever felt Annoyed when people have                                          YES                              NO

commented on your drinking?

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3. Have you ever felt Guilty or badly about your drinking?                             YES                              NO

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4. Have you ever had an Eye opener drink when you wake

up to steady your nerves or to get rid of a hangover?                                     YES                              NO

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Your Score:

 

If you scored 1, there is a 75% chance you are addicted to alcohol.
If you scored 2, there is an 85% chance you are addicted to alcohol.
If you scored 3, there is a 95% chance you are addicted to alcohol.
If you scored 4, there is a 99% chance you are addicted to alcohol.

 

No single test is completely accurate. You should always consult your physician when making decisions about your health.

 

References

• Ewing, J. A., Detecting alcoholism. The CAGE questionnaire. JAMA, 1984. 252(14): p. 1905-7.

• Bush, B., Shaw, S., Cleary, P., Delbanco, T. L., et al., Screening for alcohol abuse using the CAGE questionnaire. Am J Med, 1987. 82(2): p. 231-5.