Your Results — Addiction Test (CAGE-AID):

Likely Alcohol or Substance Use Problem

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About your score

Your score indicates the number of times you answered “yes.” A score of two or more indicates a likely drug or alcohol problem.

Source:

CAGE-AID Questionnaire

Brown & Rounds. (1995). Conjoint screening questionnaires for alcohol and other drug abuse: criterion validity in a primary care practice. Wisconsin Medical Journal 94(3), pp. 135-140. Retrieved from https://europepmc.org/article/med/7778330

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Your Answers

Have you ever felt that you ought to cut down on your drinking or drug use?
Yes (1)
Have people annoyed you by criticizing your drinking or drug use?
No (0)
Have you ever felt bad or guilty about your drinking or drug use?
Yes (1)
Have you ever had a drink or used drugs first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or to get rid of a hangover?
No (0)
What substance or addiction are you concerned about?
Other

Your results indicate that you are experiencing some signs of addiction.

These results are not meant to be a diagnosis. You can meet with a doctor or therapist to get a diagnosis and/or access therapy or medications. Sharing these results with someone you trust can be a great place to start.

Next Steps

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More Info & Resources for Addiction

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  3. Do I have an addiction?
  4. Am I addicted to pills?
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  6. How can I manage my emotions without drugs or alcohol?
  7. How can I identify triggers that make me want to use?
  8. Everything around me makes me want to use
  9. How can I overcome addiction in a rural community?
  10. Do I need to break up with my friends who use when I’m sober?
  11. How do I deal with suicidal thoughts and addiction?
  12. Everyone else in recovery is doing better than me
  13. How do I deal with anger in recovery?
  14. How do I cope with Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)?
  15. How do I deal with my emotions when I’m sober?
  16. How do I deal with depression and addiction?
  17. Can I be a good parent if I have an addiction?
  18. Can I use mental health meds if I have an addiction?
  19. How do I find a drug/alcohol counselor?
  20. Do I still need to attend meetings if I’ve been in recovery for a while?
  21. More articles about Addiction
This test was taken on March 3, 2021, 1:32 am EST. To view this result on the web, visit:
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