CAGE questions for alcohol use
Four-question alcohol use disorder screen.
Inputs
Have you ever felt you should cut down on your drinking?
Have people annoyed you by criticizing your drinking?
Have you ever felt bad or guilty about your drinking?
Have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning (eye-opener)?
Worked calculation
Your values are highlighted.
- Points
When to use
- Screening for alcohol use disorder.
Pearls and pitfalls
- 2 or more is clinically significant; AUDIT-C better detects risky drinking.
Why use
Classic and quick.
| Criterion | Points |
|---|---|
| Have you ever felt you should cut down on your drinking? | +1 |
| Have people annoyed you by criticizing your drinking? | +1 |
| Have you ever felt bad or guilty about your drinking? | +1 |
| Have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning (eye-opener)? | +1 |