CAGE Questionnaire for Substance Use Disorder Assessment
Below is a quick assessment tool, based on the CAGE questionnaire* designed to help primary care physicians, nurse practitioners and other healthcare professionals quickly and easily determine whether or not a patient is likely to have a drug or alcohol problem.
Please complete the questions below with your patient and evaluate responses noting that item responses on the CAGE are scored 0 or 1, with a higher score an indication of drug or alcohol problems.
- Have you ever felt like you should Cut down on your drinking or drug use?
- Have people Annoyed you by criticizing your drinking or drug use?
- Have you ever felt bad or Guilty about your drinking or drug use?
- Eye Opener: Have you ever had a drink or used a drug first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or to get rid of a hangover from the day/night before?
If you have answered yes to 2 or more questions they are considered clinically significant.
NEXT STEPS
If your patient scored 2 or higher, you can call 833-722-3627 for a complimentary, no-obligation assessment by one of our expert treatment advisors.
