CAGE Questionnaire – CAGE
A brief screening tool used to identify potential alcohol abuse and dependency.
4 Questions
~1 min
Yes no
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The CAGE Questionnaire – CAGE was developed by John A. Ewing (1984). It is designed to measure Alcohol abuse and dependence. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 4 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a dichotomous Yes/No format.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 0 to 4. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low risk of alcohol problems: 0 – 1
- High risk of alcohol problems (suggests potential abuse or dependence): 2 – 4
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 1 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.