Substance use
CAGE-AID (Alcohol & Drugs)
A 4-question screen for alcohol and other drug problems.
About this test
CAGE-AID adapts the classic CAGE questions to cover both alcohol and other drugs. It is a very short screen; a score of 2 or more is considered clinically significant and a reason for a fuller assessment.
What your score means
| Score | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| 0–1 | Low concern |
| 2–4 | Clinically significant |
Frequently asked questions
How is CAGE-AID different from CAGE?
It extends the four CAGE questions to include drug use as well as alcohol.
What score is a concern?
Two or more 'yes' answers is clinically significant and warrants further evaluation.
Related screenings
AUDITAlcohol Use Disorders Test (AUDIT)AUDIT-CAUDIT-C Alcohol ScreenerCAGECAGE Alcohol Questionnaire
Source: Brown & Rounds (1995), adapted from the public-domain CAGE. Free to use.