CAGE Alcohol Questionnaire

The CAGE Alcohol Questionnaire is a widely used, quick screening tool designed to identify potential problems with alcohol use. It consists of just four yes/no questions, each corresponding to a letter in the acronym C-A-G-E:

1. Cut down: Have you ever felt the need to cut down on your drinking?
2. Annoyed: Have people annoyed you by criticizing your drinking?
3. Guilty: Have you ever felt guilty about your drinking?
4. Eye‑opener: Have you ever taken a drink first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or ease a hangover?

✅ Scoring: Each “yes” equals 1 point. A total score of 2 or more typically suggests that further evaluation may be warranted for alcohol-related concerns.

🩺 Why it matters

• Fast & straightforward: Can be completed in under a minute, making it ideal for busy healthcare settings .
• Clinically validated: Developed by Dr. John Ewing in 1968 and refined in clinical research, it remains a trusted initial screen, especially for detecting established patterns of problematic drinking.
• Not diagnostic: The CAGE is a screen, not a diagnosis. Positive results should lead to more in-depth assessments like AUDIT or professional consultations .

📝 Take the CAGE test now

You can complete the online version of the questionnaire here:
🔗 https://psychology-tools.com/test/cage-alcohol-questionnaire

This version provides immediate scoring feedback and is hosted on a reputable platform offering scientifically validated, self-administered psychological assessments