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Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (MAST)

Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (MAST)

Understand how alcohol use affects daily life and dependence level in about 5 minutes. A quick, proven 24-item screen that supports clear next steps for care or referral.

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23/54

Alcoholism Screening (AS)

This scale screens for the presence and severity of alcohol-related problems suggestive of alcohol dependence risk.

Low risk

Elevated risk

High likelihood of problems

0 – 6: Low risk | 7 – 19: Elevated risk | 20 – 54: High likelihood of problems

A score of 23 falls in the High likelihood of problems range, indicating substantial alcohol-related difficulties on this screening measure.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Concerned about drinking

44%OF USERS

People who wonder if alcohol is starting to harm their health, relationships, or daily functioning take it for a clear risk snapshot.

Family and close friends

33%OF USERS

Loved ones of someone who drinks heavily use it to better understand warning signs and decide whether to encourage professional help.

Clinicians and counselors

23%OF USERS

Healthcare and support professionals use it as a quick screening tool to guide next steps like deeper assessment or referral to treatment.

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Alcoholism Test (AT)

Average

15.3

Normal range

6.2 — 24.4

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire screen for?

It screens for alcohol-related problems and possible dependence. It summarizes how drinking has affected health, relationships, work, and social functioning.

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

Most people complete it in about 5 minutes. It includes 24 questions.

What time period should be considered when answering?

Answer based on typical patterns and significant events across adult life unless a question clearly specifies a different period. Use the best available estimate when exact recall is not possible.

How should items be answered if the situation has never occurred?

Select the response that indicates the problem has not occurred. Do not assume events or answer based on what might happen.

How are results used after scoring?

Scores help identify the likelihood and severity of alcohol-related difficulties. Results are used to guide whether further assessment or treatment planning is indicated.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (MAST) - Symptoms and Signs

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This measure is used to screen for alcohol-related problems and associated functional impairment. The Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (MAST) is a brief, structured self-report questionnaire intended to support initial clinical decision-making and determine whether further evaluation is indicated.

Developed by Selzer, M., it consists of 24 items and typically takes about 5 minutes to complete. Items assess consequences of alcohol use across common domains (e.g., interpersonal, occupational, legal, and health-related functioning). Results from the Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (MAST) should be interpreted in the context of clinical interview findings and other available information, and are not intended to serve as a standalone diagnosis.

Author: Selzer, M.

Literature: Selzer, M. L. The Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test: The quest for a new diagnostic instrument. American Journal of Psychiatry. 1971.

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