A simple test for alcohol dependence.
Answer the following 4 questions to determine if 
you could be dependent on alcohol.

Ref: Alcohol and drug dependence: diagnosis and management Tobie L Sacks and Nicholas A Keks.MJA Practice
Essentials Medical Journal of Australia 1998

Australian researchers have demonstrated that a simple 4 question screening tool can identify patients who may be dependent on alcohol.

The 4 questions (abbreviated as "CAGE") are:

Question 1.
C: Have you ever felt that you should or actually tried to Cut down on your drinking?

yes.
no

Question 2.
A: Do you get Angry or Annoyed when others comment on or criticise your drinking?

yes.
no

Question 3.
G: Have you ever felt Guilty or bad about your drinking?

yes
no

Question 4.
E: Do you ever need an "Eye-opener" or Early morning drink to steady your nerves or get rid of a hangover?

yes
no

HOW DID YOU SCORE?

Your score explained.

A score of two or more to these questions suggest a high probability of an alcohol dependence disorder. The probability of dependence is significantly increased if the patient also has a history of trauma.

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Reference: Alcohol and drug dependence: diagnosis and management. Tobie L Sacks and Nicholas A Keks.MJA Practice Essentials Medical Journal of Australia 1998

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