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| CAGE questionnaire
| C | Have you ever felt that you should or actually tried to Cut down on your drinking? | |
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| A | Do you get Angry or Annoyed when others comment on or criticise your drinking? | |
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| G | Have you ever felt Guilty or bad about your drinking? | |
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| E | Do you ever need an "Eye-opener" or Early morning drink to steady your nerves or get rid of a hangover? | |
Two or more positive responses to these questions suggest a high probability of an alcohol dependence disorder. The probability of dependence is significantly increased if the patient also has a history of trauma. |
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