Motivation for Alcohol Consumption, MAC Test - the question form
Questions: 45 · 9 minutes
1. I drink on special occasions to enhance feelings of joy.
1 – Very often, there is a reason or occasion to drink alcohol
2 – Rarely, but at least twice in my life
3 – Unsure
4 – Not at all true of me
2. I drink alcohol because it feels awkward to refuse a drink.
1 – Very often there is a reason or situation to drink alcohol
2 – Rarely, but at least 2 times in my life
3 – Unsure
4 – Does not apply to me at all
3. I believe that drinking good wine with meals is beneficial.
1 – Very often there is a reason or situation to drink alcohol
2 – Rarely, but at least twice in my life
3 – I am unsure
4 – Does not apply to me at all
4. I drink to feel pleasure.
1 – Quite often there is a reason or situation for drinking alcohol
2 – Rarely, but at least twice in my life
3 – Not sure
4 – Does not apply to me at all
5. I drink alcohol to relieve inner tension and fear.
1 – Very often, there is a reason or situation for drinking alcohol
2 – Rarely, but at least twice in my life
3 – Unsure
4 – Does not describe me at all
6. I drink out of boredom; I cannot enjoy myself without alcohol.
1 – Very often, a reason or situation for drinking alcohol arises
2 – Rarely, but at least twice in my life
3 – Unsure
4 – Does not apply to me at all
7. When I drink, I feel healthy.
1 – Very often, there is a reason or situation for drinking alcohol
2 – Rarely, but at least twice in my life
3 – Unsure
4 – Does not describe me at all
8. I drink because I cannot stop thinking about alcohol.
1 – Very often, there is a reason or situation for drinking alcohol
2 – Rarely, but at least twice in my life
3 – I am not sure
4 – Does not describe me at all
9. I drink alcohol to spite people who criticize me for drinking.
1 – Very often there is a reason or situation to drink alcohol
2 – Rarely, but at least twice in my life
3 – Not sure
4 – Does not apply to me at all
10. I drink on payday and on weekends.
1 – Very often there is a reason or occasion to drink alcohol
2 – Rarely, but at least twice in my life
3 – Unsure
4 – Does not describe me at all
11. I drink with coworkers so as not to harm relationships by refusing.
1 – Very often there is a reason or situation for drinking alcohol
2 – Rarely, but at least twice in my life
3 – Unsure
4 – Does not describe me at all
12. I believe that a cultured person should be familiar with wine brands and know the different types of alcoholic drinks.
1 – Very often there is a reason or occasion to drink alcohol
2 – Rarely, but at least twice in my life
3 – Not sure
4 – Does not describe me at all
13. I drink because I like the pleasant feelings of being intoxicated (e.g., warmth, relaxation).
1 – Very often there is a reason or situation to drink alcohol
2 – Rarely, but at least twice in my life
3 – Unsure
4 – Does not apply to me at all
14. I drink because alcohol reduces my fearfulness and makes me feel stronger.
1 – Very often, this is a reason or situation for drinking alcohol
2 – Rarely, but at least twice in my life
3 – Unsure
4 – Does not apply to me at all
15. I drink alcohol to change how I feel, to heighten my feelings, and to increase my interest in life.
1 – Very often there is a reason or situation to drink alcohol
2 – Rarely, but at least twice in my life
3 – Unsure
4 – Does not apply to me at all
16. I drink to relieve a hangover and to avoid feeling unwell after previous drinking.
1 – Very often; this is a reason or situation for drinking alcohol
2 – Rarely, but at least twice in my life
3 – Not sure
4 – Does not apply to me at all
17. I drink against my own will because of a strong urge to get drunk.
1 – Very often there is a reason or situation for drinking alcohol
2 – Rarely, but at least twice in my life
3 – Unsure
4 – Does not apply to me at all
18. I drink to the point of intoxication because I despise my life and have not respected myself for a long time.
1 - Very often there is a reason or situation for drinking alcohol
2 - Rarely, but at least twice in my life
3 - I am unsure
4 - Does not apply to me at all
19. I drink alcohol on occasions when I meet with friends.
1 – Very often, there is a reason or occasion to drink alcohol
2 – Rarely, but at least twice in my lifetime
3 – Not sure
4 – Does not apply to me at all
20. I do not refuse a drink so that others will not make fun of me.
1 – Very often there is a reason or situation to drink alcohol
2 – Rarely, but at least twice in my life
3 – Unsure
4 – Does not apply to me at all
21. I pay for services with alcoholic drinks, and I accept alcohol as a gift, as is customary.
1 – Very often there is a reason or occasion to drink alcohol
2 – Rarely, but at least twice in my life
3 – Unsure
4 – Does not apply to me at all
22. I drink alcohol to feel a sense of well-being and happiness.
1 – Very often there is a reason or situation for drinking alcohol
2 – Rarely, but at least twice in my life
3 – I am unsure
4 – Does not apply to me at all
23. I drink alcohol to forget unpleasant events, grief, or disappointments.
1 – Very often, there is a reason or situation for drinking alcohol
2 – Rarely, but at least twice in my life
3 – Unsure
4 – Does not apply to me at all
24. When I drink alcohol, time seems to pass faster and feels more interesting; without drinking, it drags on and feels boring.
Very often there is a reason or situation for drinking alcohol
Rarely, but at least twice in my life
Not sure
Does not describe me at all
25. Until I have a drink, I feel unwell and do not feel like doing anything.
1 – Very often there is a reason or situation for drinking alcohol
2 – Rarely, but at least twice in my life
3 – Unsure
4 – Does not apply to me at all
26. I drink because I cannot resist the craving for alcohol or the urge to get drunk.
1 – Very often there is a reason or situation to drink alcohol
2 – Rarely, but at least twice in my life
3 – Not sure
4 – Does not describe me at all
27. I drink out of defiance; I do not want to be seen as well-behaved or abstinent.
1 – Very often, there is a reason or situation for drinking alcohol
2 – Rarely, but at least twice in my life
3 – Not sure
4 – Does not apply to me at all
28. I drink alcohol to meet new people (for business or personal reasons).
1 – Very often; this is a reason or situation for drinking alcohol
2 – Rarely, but at least twice in my life
3 – Not sure
4 – Does not apply to me at all
29. I feel pressured to drink by a group of acquaintances whose company I enjoy.
1 – Very often there is a reason or occasion to drink alcohol
2 – Rarely, but at least twice in my life
3 – Unsure
4 – Does not apply to me at all
30. I drink because drinking fine wines and high-quality alcohol is a sign of prosperity and culture.
1 – Very often there is a reason or circumstance to drink alcohol
2 – Rarely, but at least twice in my life
3 – Unsure
4 – Does not apply to me at all
31. I drink because alcohol makes socializing and having fun more enjoyable.
1 – Very often, I have a reason or opportunity to drink alcohol
2 – Rarely, but at least twice in my life
3 – Unsure
4 – Does not describe me at all
32. I drink alcohol to get rid of feelings of guilt and low mood.
1 – Very often; there is a reason or situation to drink alcohol
2 – Rarely, but at least twice in my life
3 – Not sure
4 – Does not describe me at all
33. I drink because alcohol makes me feel stronger and more energetic, and excites me.
1 – Very often there is a reason or situation for drinking alcohol
2 – Rarely, but at least twice in my life
3 – Unsure
4 – Does not apply to me at all
34. I drink alcohol in the morning to feel more alert and regain my ability to function.
1 – Very often there is a reason or situation to drink alcohol
2 – Rarely, but at least twice in my life
3 – I am not sure
4 – Does not apply to me at all
35. I drink without any particular occasion or reason when alcohol is available.
1 – Very often, there is a reason or circumstance to drink alcohol
2 – Rarely, but at least twice in my life
3 – Unsure
4 – Does not apply to me at all
36. I drink because other people see me as a "lost cause," a failure, or an alcoholic.
1 – Very often, this is a reason or circumstance for drinking alcohol
2 – Rarely, but at least twice in my life
3 – I am unsure
4 – Does not apply to me at all
37. I drink because it is customary (e.g., to celebrate a purchase, a deal, completed work, or important life events).
1 – Very often there is a reason or occasion to drink alcohol
2 – Rarely, but at least twice in my life
3 – Unsure
4 – Does not apply to me at all
38. If I did not have friends who drink, I would not drink as much as I do.
1 – Very often there is a reason or situation to drink alcohol
2 – Rarely, but at least twice in my life
3 – Doubtful
4 – Does not apply to me at all
39. I try to drink in a socially appropriate way: in moderation, in a pleasant setting (for example, with a good meal).
1 – Very often there is a reason or occasion to drink alcohol
2 – Rarely, but at least twice in my life
3 – Not sure
4 – Does not apply to me at all
40. I drink because good food makes me feel cheerful and makes me want to drink.
1 – Very often, there is a reason or situation for drinking alcohol
2 – Rarely, but at least twice in my life
3 – Not sure
4 – Does not describe me at all
41. Drinking alcohol helps me get rid of feelings of anxiety and worry.
1 – Very often, there is a reason or situation that leads me to drink alcohol
2 – Rarely, but at least twice in my life
3 – Unsure
4 – Does not apply to me at all
42. When I drink, I feel braver, am more willing to take risks, and feel like a real man.
1 – Very often there is a reason or situation to drink alcohol
2 – Rarely, but at least twice in my life
3 – Not sure
4 – Does not apply to me at all
43. I drink alcohol to reduce trembling in my hands and to feel better.
1 – Very often there is a reason or situation to drink alcohol
2 – Rarely, but at least twice in my life
3 – Unsure
4 – Does not apply to me at all
44. I drink automatically as soon as I see alcohol.
1 – Very often there is a reason or situation for drinking alcohol
2 – Rarely, but at least twice in my life
3 – Unsure
4 – Does not describe me at all
45. I drink because I do not value my life at all.
1 – Very often there is a reason or situation for drinking alcohol
2 – Rarely, but at least twice in my life
3 – I am unsure
4 – Does not apply to me at all