Your Use

CAGE is the most widely used
test in clinical practice. The test
includes four questions and
takes only a few minutes.

Have you ever felt you should
CUT DOWN on your
drinking/using?

Have people ANNOYED you
by criticizing your
drinking/using?

Have you ever felt GUILTY
about your drinking/using?

Have you ever had a drink first
thing in the morning as an EYE
OPENER to steady your nerves
or get rid of a hangover?

If you answered yes to at least
two of the above questions,
you are at risk of having a
problem with alcohol or other
drugs. There are other
diagnostic tools available to
help you further assess a
problem with alcohol or drugs.
Your physician can help you
determine if a problem exists.

Some people wonder about their use of alcohol or other drugs.

Others secretly worry but minimize the impact of their use by blaming other people or
circumstances.

Still others realize there is a problem, perhaps they've been told by family members or
an employer that they may "need some help," but aren't sure how serious it might be or
what help is available.

Brief screens are a good way to determine if your drinking or using is safe, risky, or
harmful.

NOTE: If you suspect that you have a drinking or drug problem you should seek help from
a health professional regardless of how you score on screening tests.