Alcohol Abuse and Addiction Test – CAGE Screen
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1. Have you ever thought you should Cut down on your drinking? |
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2. Have you ever felt Annoyed when people have commented on your drinking? |
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3. Have you ever felt Guilty or badly about your drinking? |
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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? |
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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.
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Reference: "I Want to Change My Life" by Dr. S. Melemis. www.IWantToChangeMyLife.org