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This self-assessment CAGE Alcohol Questionnaire (CAGE) , was originally developed by Ewing J. A. . TraitProfiler provides an interactive digital version for educational, informational, and self-exploration purposes only.

CAGE Alcohol Questionnaire (CAGE)

Background

The CAGE Alcohol Questionnaire (CAGE) is a short psychological screening tool used to identify possible alcohol-related problems.

The assessment looks at feelings about drinking, reactions from other people, guilt related to alcohol use, and dependence-related behavior.

The CAGE is widely used in healthcare and mental health settings because it provides a quick and simple way to screen for risky alcohol use and possible alcohol dependence.

Higher scores may suggest unhealthy drinking habits, alcohol misuse, or alcohol-related difficulties that may need further professional evaluation.

Procedure

You will be presented with 4 questions about alcohol use and drinking behavior.

Read each question carefully and choose either “Yes” or “No” based on your personal experiences.

Please answer honestly according to your usual behavior and feelings related to alcohol.

Participation

This assessment is intended for adults who are able to understand and honestly answer questions about their alcohol use and behavior.

Participation is voluntary. Responses are anonymous and intended for educational, self-awareness, and research-related purposes only.

Higher scores may reflect problematic alcohol use, emotional concerns related to drinking, or possible alcohol dependence.

CAGE Alcohol Questionnaire (CAGE) Questionnaire

Instructions & Terms

Below is the CAGE Alcohol Questionnaire (CAGE), a digitally adapted 4- items self-assessment questionnaire. This assessment does not provide a clinical diagnosis, medical determination, or substitute for professional psychological evaluation.

Question 1 of 4

Have you ever felt you needed to cut down on your drinking?


Question 2 of 4

Have people annoyed you by criticizing your drinking?


Question 3 of 4

Have you ever felt guilty about drinking?


Question 4 of 4

Have you ever felt you needed a drink first thing in the morning to calm your nerves or get rid of a hangover?




Psychometric Norms

1
Participants
75%
Community Mean
0%
Sample SD
75%
Highest Observed Score
75%
Lowest Observed Score
2026–2026
Collection Period

Current normative data for theCurrent normative data for the CAGE Alcohol Questionnaire (CAGE) are derived from 1 anonymous participant responses collected through TraitProfiler between 2026 and 2026. All response data are collected anonymously and are intended exclusively for educational, psychometric, and non-commercial research purposes.

Sources
  1. Ewing J. A. JAMA (1984). "Detecting alcoholism: The CAGE questionnaire."