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CAGE-AID Questionnaire (CAGE-AID)

CAGE-AID Questionnaire (CAGE-AID) Test

Understand possible alcohol or drug use concerns in about 1 minute. Four quick items provide an efficient first screen to guide timely follow-up and support.

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2/4

Substance Misuse (SM)

Measures the likelihood of clinically significant problems related to alcohol or drug use based on CAGE-AID responses.

Low risk

Positive screen

0 – 1: Low risk | 2 – 4: Positive screen

A score of 2 falls in the Positive screen range, indicating an elevated likelihood of alcohol- or drug-related problems compared with lower scores.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Self-checking substance habits

41%OF USERS

People who wonder if their drinking or drug use is becoming a problem take this quick yes/no screen for a reality check.

Clients in counseling or therapy

34%OF USERS

People already meeting with a counselor, therapist, or social worker take it as an initial screen during intake or a check-in.

Primary care and clinic visits

25%OF USERS

Patients completing routine health questionnaires in clinics take it to flag possible alcohol or drug-related risk that needs follow-up.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

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Abuse Scale (AS)

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2.7

Normal range

2.2 — 3.2

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire screen for?

It screens for possible problems related to alcohol and other drug use. It is intended for rapid initial identification of risk, not diagnosis.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

It includes 4 yes-or-no items. Most people complete it in about 1 minute.

How are responses scored?

Each “Yes” response counts as 1 point. A total score of 2 or more suggests increased risk and indicates the need for further assessment.

What time period should be considered when answering?

Answer based on lifetime experience unless a setting specifies a different time frame. Use the most accurate response based on personal history.

What should be done after a positive screen?

A positive screen indicates the need for a more detailed evaluation of substance use and related impacts. Referral or follow-up should follow local clinical practice.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

CAGE-AID Questionnaire (CAGE-AID) Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This brief screening measure is used to quickly identify possible concerns related to alcohol and other drug use. The CAGE-AID Questionnaire (CAGE-AID) is intended for initial risk detection in clinical and community settings and is not a standalone diagnostic instrument.

The tool consists of 4 items, typically answered in a yes/no format, and takes about 1 minutes to complete. It is commonly used to guide clinical follow-up, such as further assessment, diagnostic evaluation, or referral when responses suggest elevated risk. Brown and Rounds developed this adaptation to extend the original CAGE framework to include drug use.

Author: Brown, R., Rounds, L.

Literature: Marlatt, G. A., & Donovan, D. M. Relapse prevention: maintenance strategies in the treatment of addictive behaviors. Guilford Press. 2005.; Ewing, J. A. Detecting alcoholism: the CAGE questionnaire. JAMA. 1984.; Brown, R. L., & Rounds, L. A. Conjoint screening questionnaires for alcohol and other drug abuse: criterion validity in a primary care practice. Wisconsin Medical Journal. 1995.

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