Self-Test

CAGE – For alcohol use 

This short self-test may help you identify whether you or a loved one has a problem with alcohol. Please take a few minutes to complete this test.  

C Have you ever felt you should cut down on your drinking? 

A Have people annoyed you by criticizing your drinking? 

G Have you ever felt bad or guilty about your drinking? 

E Eye opener: Have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or to get rid of a hangover? 

CAGE can identify alcohol problems during your lifetime. 

CAGE – For drug use 

This short self-test may help you identify whether you or a loved one has a problem with drugs. Please take a few minutes to complete this test. 

C Have you ever felt you should cut down on your use of drugs/medications?

A Have people annoyed you by criticizing your drug use or medication history? 

G Have you ever felt bad or guilty about your drug use? 

E Eye opener: Have you ever used a drug first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or to start feeling “normal” again? 

CAGE can identify substance problems during your lifetime.