CAGE-AID Substance Abuse Screening Tool
The CAGE-AID is a screening tool that includes questions pertaining to alcohol and drug use. It is not meant to be used as a diagnostic tool but only as a means to indicate whether a problem might exist.
When thinking about drug use, include illegal drug use and the use of prescription drugs other than as prescribed.
Cage-Aid Substance Abuse Screening Tool
| C | Have you ever felt the need to cut down on your drinking or drug use? | Yes | No |
| A | Have people annoyed you by criticizing your drinking or drug use? | Yes | No |
| G | Have you ever felt guilty about drinking or drug use? | Yes | No |
| E | Have you ever felt you needed a drink or used drugs first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or to get rid of a hangover (Eye-Opener)? | Yes | No |
Scoring: Item responses on the CAGE - AID questions are scored 0 for "no" and 1 for "yes" answers, with a higher score being an indication of alcohol and/or drug problems. A "yes" answer to one item indicates a possible substance use disorder and a need for further assessment. A total score of two or greater is considered clinically significant.
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