Hakron Specialist Care Hospital
CAGE Alcohol Questionnaire
CAGE is a fast 4-item questionnaire screen that can spot and indicate potential problems with alcohol use. This tool has become a significant instrument for effective drug rehab program. It takes about one minute and returns an instant score.
Why Use CAGE:
- Fast: four yes/no items.
- Clear: each “Yes” scores 1 point.
- Actionable: score ≥ 2 suggests follow-up with a clinician..
Also, clinicians and primary care teams use the CAGE test as an initial screen.
How It Works:
- Read each question and answer “Yes” or “No.”
- Count every “Yes” as one point.
- Add the total (range 0–4).
- If the CAGE score reaches 2 or more, seek further assessment.
Sources:
- Bernad MW, Mumford J, C Taylor C, Smith B, Murray RM. Comparison of questionnaire and laboratory tests in the detection of excessive drinking and alcoholism. Lancet. 1982;1(8267):325-8.
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
For more technical background and evidence, check out the comprehensive article on Wikipedia.
Disclaimer
- This CAGE screen provides educational information only. It does not replace professional diagnosis. If you worry about alcohol use, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
- All calculations occur on your device. No information you enter is transmitted to our servers.
CAGE Scoring Explained
Each “Yes” = 1 point. Scores range from 0 to 4. A CAGE Alcohol Questionnaire score of 2 or higher indicates that the person may benefit from a detailed clinical evaluation. However, the test does not diagnose; it signals the need for a professional review.
CAGE Accuracy & Use
The CAGE Alcohol Questionnaire works well as a quick screen. In many settings, clinicians prefer it because it cuts assessment time. Moreover, some teams combine this test with brief counseling or other screening tools for more context.
What Next
If your test score is 2 or higher, contact a healthcare provider. In addition, consider national helplines or local addiction services for immediate support. For clinical deployments, integrate the CAGE screening tool into intake workflows and add consent language when you store responses.
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