Primary Care

CAGE Questionnaire

Brief screen for problem drinking.

Education and reference only. Not a substitute for clinical judgement, local policy or product labelling. Always verify before clinical use. Values are calculated in your browser and never stored.

When to use

Use as a very brief screen for alcohol dependence; ≥2 positive answers is clinically significant.

Why use

It is memorable and quick, though less sensitive for hazardous use than AUDIT-C.

Evidence & references

  1. Ewing JA. Detecting alcoholism: the CAGE questionnaire. JAMA. 1984.

About the creator

John Ewing

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