PsychPsychiatry

CAGE Alcohol Questionnaire

Four-question screening tool for identifying possible alcohol dependence or problem drinking.

C — Have you ever felt you should Cut down on your drinking?

A — Have people Annoyed you by criticising your drinking?

G — Have you ever felt Guilty about your drinking?

E — Have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning as an Eye-opener?

CAGE Score/ 4

Low likelihood of alcohol problem

Score 0–1: unlikely to have an alcohol use disorder. Reinforce healthy behaviours.

Reference: Ewing JA. JAMA 1984

Medical Disclaimer: This calculator is a clinical decision support tool for qualified healthcare professionals. It does not replace clinical judgement. Always interpret results in the full clinical context. Reference: Ewing JA. JAMA 1984.

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