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Alcohol Consumption Motivation Questionnaire Test

Understand what drives a man’s drinking in about 9 minutes, from stress relief to social motives to coping. Get clear insights fast to guide targeted support and more focused care.
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How the Scales are Structured
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6/15
Self-Harm (S)
Assesses the extent to which alcohol use is driven by self-destructive motives such as protest, loss of life meaning, and hostility toward self or others.
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0 – 5: Low | 6 – 10: Moderate | 11 – 15: High
A score of 6 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting some presence of self-destructive motives associated with alcohol use, though not strongly expressed.
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6/15
Addictive Motives (AM)
Measures the strength of addictive motives for alcohol use, reflecting craving and a developing need to drink.
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0 – 5: Low | 6 – 10: Moderate | 11 – 15: High
A score of 6 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting some presence of craving-related drinking motives without indicating a strongly persistent need.
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7/15
Hangover Relief (HR)
Measures the extent to which alcohol use is motivated by relieving hangover or withdrawal-like discomfort and improving immediate well-being.
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0 – 5: Low | 6 – 10: Moderate | 11 – 15: High
A score of 7 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting alcohol is sometimes used to reduce unpleasant aftereffects or feel better, but this motive is not dominant.
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12/15
Hyperactivation (H)
This scale measures the extent to which alcohol is used to boost activation, overcome boredom, and increase perceived effectiveness of actions.
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0 – 5: Low | 6 – 10: Moderate | 11 – 15: High
A score of 12 falls in the High range, suggesting alcohol is often associated with seeking stimulation, escaping boredom, or feeling more effective.
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5/15
Anxiolytic Motives (AM)
Measures the extent to which alcohol use is motivated by reducing negative emotions such as anxiety, tension, or fear.
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0 – 5: Low | 6 – 10: Moderate | 11 – 15: High
A score of 5 falls in the Low range, suggesting alcohol is not a prominent strategy for managing negative emotions in this profile.
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11/15
Hedonistic Motives (HM)
Measures the extent to which alcohol use is motivated by seeking pleasure, enjoyment, and euphoria.
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0 – 5: Low | 6 – 10: Moderate | 11 – 15: High
A score of 11 falls in the High range, suggesting a pronounced tendency to view alcohol as a way to obtain pleasurable sensations.
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9/15
Pseudocultural Motives (PM)
Measures the extent to which alcohol use is motivated by aligning with social norms and fitting into a group’s alcohol-related values.
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0 – 5: Low | 6 – 10: Moderate | 11 – 15: High
A score of 9 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting alcohol may sometimes be used to support social belonging or match the expectations of a desired group.
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7/15
Submissive Motives (SM)
Measures the extent to which alcohol use is driven by yielding to social or group pressure and conforming to others' opinions.
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0 – 5: Low | 6 – 10: Moderate | 11 – 15: High
A score of 7 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting social pressure and conformity sometimes influence your alcohol consumption decisions.
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9/15
Traditional (T)
Measures the extent to which alcohol consumption is driven by culturally common traditions and social norms.
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0 – 5: Low | 6 – 10: Moderate | 11 – 15: High
A score of 9 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting that traditions and social expectations play a noticeable but not dominant role in the motivation to drink.
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48/135
Overall Motivational Tension (OMT)
Measures the overall intensity of motives driving alcohol consumption across different situations.
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0 – 34: Low tension | 35 – 50: High tension | 51 – 135: Very high tension
A score of 48 falls in the High tension range, indicating a pronounced overall motivational pull toward alcohol compared with lower scores.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS
Who Usually Takes This Test?
Men in treatment programs
41%OF USERS
Men in rehab, outpatient care, or counseling take it to clarify what drives their drinking and focus the next steps of treatment.
Clinicians screening motives
35%OF USERS
Psychologists, addiction specialists, and clinic staff use it with male clients to quickly identify whether drinking is driven by stress relief, social reasons, or avoidance.
Concerned partners and family
24%OF USERS
Partners or relatives encourage a man to take it to better understand patterns behind his alcohol use and discuss support more constructively.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Self-injury (S)
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7.5
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5.2 — 9.8
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Additive (A)
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Hangover (H)
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3.2 — 8.3
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Hyperactivation (H)
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Ataractic (A)
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3.6 — 9
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Hedonistic (H)
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5.1 — 9.9
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Pseudocultural (P)
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3.8
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1.9 — 5.7
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Submissive (S)
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3.9
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1.3 — 6.6
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Traditional (T)
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3.8
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1.3 — 6.3
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General motivational tension (Gmt)
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80
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59.6 — 100.4
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135
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?
It assesses motives for alcohol use, such as relaxation, social reasons, and avoidance of unpleasant emotions. Results summarize which motives are most prominent.
Who is this questionnaire intended for?
It is intended for adult men. It is not validated for women and should not be interpreted as equivalent across sexes.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Typical completion time is about 9 minutes. It includes 45 items.
How are responses provided?
Items are answered using the response options shown for each statement. Answers should reflect typical patterns rather than a single unusual occasion.
How should results be interpreted?
Scores indicate the relative strength of different drinking motives and are used to guide clinical formulation and intervention planning. Because the original factor structure has been questioned in recent research, results are best used as a supplementary source of information.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
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Motivation for Alcohol Consumption, MAC Test

Alcohol Consumption Motivation Questionnaire Test

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This questionnaire is used to assess reasons an individual may drink alcohol, with an emphasis on identifying patterns in motivation that can inform case formulation. The Alcohol Consumption Motivation Questionnaire is a self-report measure intended to clarify the relative prominence of different drinking motives.

It consists of 45 items and typically takes about 9 minutes to complete. Items ask respondents to endorse statements reflecting common motivational themes (e.g., coping/avoidance, social facilitation, enhancement/relaxation), supporting a structured discussion of triggers and maintaining factors. Scoring is generally interpreted at the domain level to guide clinical interviewing and treatment planning; results should be integrated with broader assessment of alcohol use severity, context, and comorbid symptoms.

The Alcohol Consumption Motivation Questionnaire is attributed to G. A. Marlatt. It is best used as an adjunct to a comprehensive evaluation rather than a stand-alone diagnostic tool.

Author: G. A. Marlatt
Literature: Cox, W. M., & Klinger, E. A motivational model of alcohol use. Journal of Abnormal Psychology. 1988.; Marlatt, G. A., & Donovan, D. M. (Eds.). Relapse prevention: Maintenance strategies in the treatment of addictive behaviors. Guilford Press. 2005.; Cooper, M. L. Motivations for alcohol use among adolescents: Development and validation of a four-factor model. Psychological Assessment. 1994.
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