• Four clinical interview questions, the CAGE questions, have proved useful in helping to make a diagnosis of alcoholism. (jamanetwork.com)
  • The CAGE questionnaire, the name of which is an acronym of its four questions, is a widely used screening test for problem drinking and potential alcohol problems. (wikipedia.org)
  • The CAGE questionnaire does not have a specific intended population, and is meant to find those who drink excessively and need treatment. (wikipedia.org)
  • however, it is not valid for diagnosis of other substance use disorders, although somewhat modified versions of the CAGE questionnaire have been frequently implemented for such a purpose. (wikipedia.org)
  • The CAGE questionnaire asks the following questions: Have you ever felt you needed to Cut down on your drinking? (wikipedia.org)
  • The CAGE questionnaire, among other methods, has been extensively validated for use in identifying alcoholism. (wikipedia.org)
  • The CAGE questionnaire was developed in 1968 at North Carolina Memorial Hospital to combat the paucity of screening measures to detect problem drinking behaviors. (wikipedia.org)
  • pages needed] *indicates new construct or category The CAGE is designed as a self-report questionnaire. (wikipedia.org)
  • However, screening for alcoholism is important (see CAGE questionnaire and AUDIT). (medscape.com)
  • The CAGE (Cutting down, Annoyance by criticism, Guilty feelings, and Eyeopeners) Questionnaire for detecting alcoholism as developed by Mayfield et al (1974). (millisecond.com)
  • Search Google Scholar for peer-reviewed, published research using the Inquisit CAGE Questionnaire. (millisecond.com)
  • The CAGE Questionnaire: Validation of a New Alcoholism Screening Instrument. (millisecond.com)
  • CAGE is a questionnaire that is less reliable when given after asking questions on frequency. (medscape.com)
  • The CAGE questionnaire also may fail to identify binge drinkers and cannot identify those who have not experienced the consequences of alcoholism. (medscape.com)
  • By itself, the CAGE questionnaire is not an adequate screening for alcohol problems, although it may indicate the existence of an alcohol problem. (medscape.com)
  • For anyone who appears to be at risk based on their responses to the two questions, GPs should follow up the survey with a longer test such as the CAGE questionnaire -- a four-question survey widely used to screen for alcoholism or the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) -- which consists of ten questions. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The CAGE questionnaire was applied to identify the problems of alcohol use. (addictiontherjournal.com)
  • JA Ewing, "Detecting Alcoholism: The CAGE Questionaire. (healthchoicepathway.com)
  • La frecuencia de los pacientes con abuso de alcohol (CAGE ≥2) fue del 24.2% y el 16.7% declararon haber consumido alguna sustancia psicoactiva en algún momento de la vida. (urosario.edu.co)
  • A common non-threatening screening tool for assessing alcohol abuse is the CAGE Questionnaire . (ivline.org)
  • A Questionnaire: Am I an Alcoholic? (louisvilleaddictiontreatmentcenter.com)
  • A Questionnaire to Determine High-Functioning Alcoholism: Am I an Alcoholic? (louisvilleaddictiontreatmentcenter.com)
  • In this article, Glen Rosenberger examines a definition and biblical view of alcoholism, how alcoholism has been dealt with within the church and practical ways to counsel and help the alcoholic. (ccef.org)
  • A standard alcoholic drink contains 14 g of alcohol (eg, 12-ounce bottle of 5% beer, one 5-ounce glass of wine, 1.5 ounces of 80-proof distilled spirits) (see National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA): Drinking Patterns and Their Definitions ). (merckmanuals.com)
  • The term alcoholism refers to the consumption of alcohol to the extent that the person is unable to manage their own drinking habits or patterns, resulting in side-effects that are detrimental to the quality of life and health of the alcoholic, or those around them. (abbeycarefoundation.com)
  • Since "alcoholic" is perceived by many as an unhelpful word, alcoholism is often referred to as "alcohol use disorder" in the medical world. (abbeycarefoundation.com)
  • There are different types of alcoholism that go far beyond an alcoholic who drinks every day. (statisticssolutions.com)
  • Alcoholism and Drug Addiction. (unime.it)
  • Alcoholism is a dependency on alcohol that results in withdrawal, binge drinking, and uncontrollable urges to drink alcohol. (alcoholism.org)
  • The employee filled out an adaptation of the health risk questionnaire. (cdc.gov)
  • Recommendations from subject matter experts from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) in the National Institutes of Health. (cdc.gov)
  • The contribution by Deborah Dawson, Ph.D., National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) of the National Institutes of Health, to the development of the drinking classification scheme used in this report is greatly appreciated. (cdc.gov)
  • Alcoholism (NIAAA), that included in the core questionnaire makes it representative sample of the civilian extensive batteries of questions on possible to produce annual estimates for noninstitutionalized household alcohol use and abuse. (cdc.gov)
  • While completing the questionnaire may not lead to an immediate diagnosis, it can certainly help shed light on whether you might need to consider changes to your relationship with alcohol. (louisvilleaddictiontreatmentcenter.com)
  • Although the dangers of alcoholism are well known, data suggest that physicians frequently fail to make the diagnosis. (medscape.com)
  • Recognized substance abuse patients tend to have an antisocial personality disorder (type 2 alcoholism, characterized by an association with criminal behavior [sociopathy], onset in teen years, and drinking to get high), while those whose diagnosis is missed tend to have depression or anxiety. (medscape.com)
  • Unless strong evidence indicates that the psychiatric disorder clearly precedes the alcoholism or is present during a long period of sobriety, the best plan is to proceed as if alcoholism is the primary diagnosis. (medscape.com)
  • Alcoholism is the colloquial term for an " alcohol use disorder ," which is the proper diagnostic term for an alcohol addiction. (confidanthealth.com)
  • When people make reference to alcoholism or an alcohol use disorder, they are referencing a legitimate medical condition that develops in response to lasting brain changes caused by alcohol misuse. (confidanthealth.com)
  • First-degree relatives of individuals with alcohol use disorder are four to seven times more likely to develop alcoholism than the general population. (emedicinehealth.com)
  • Alcohol use screening tests are questionnaires designed to find out if you have alcohol use disorder (AUD). (medlineplus.gov)
  • Thank you for taking the time to complete this very important questionnaire to address the substance use disorder needs of Somerset County. (surveymonkey.com)
  • Family history commonly reveals members with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and/or alcoholism. (medscape.com)
  • RÉSUMÉ Tous les patients de sexe masculin soignés en psychiatrie et en médecine générale adressés à deux hôpitaux de Basra (Iraq) de septembre 2000 à avril 200l ont été soumis à un dépistage de l'alcoolisme par le test AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test). (who.int)
  • Laboratory tests have a sensitivity of no better than 50%, and physical examination is helpful only after the consequences of alcoholism are apparent. (medscape.com)
  • Physicians who have a problem with alcohol themselves are less likely to discuss alcoholism and its consequences with patients. (medscape.com)
  • Replication and validation of the Young Adult Alcohol Consequences Questionnaire in a large sample of Canadian undergraduates. (concordia.ca)
  • The original study, conducted in a general hospital population where 130 patients were randomly selected to partake in an in-depth interview, successfully isolated four questions that make up the questionnaire today due to their ability to detect the sixteen alcoholics from the rest of the patients. (wikipedia.org)
  • Our work shows that asking just two questions to patients works modestly well, but they need to be followed up by a longer questionnaire of four questions in those who initially screen positive. (sciencedaily.com)
  • PEPID subscribers can utilize questionnaires, and open calculators to quickly identify high risk patients right at the point of care. (pepid.com)
  • Public health scientists all use the same uniform questionnaire to interview patients diagnosed with listeriosis about foods they ate before they became ill. (cdc.gov)
  • Together, they have developed a preliminary diagnostic questionnaire to help doctors and therapists better identify the characteristics of subtle suicide and work to end the cycle of self-anger and denial that typifies the behavior. (go.com)
  • 5) Behavior Questionnaire elicited data on behavior which may be associated with coronary heart disease for examined persons ages 25-74. (cdc.gov)
  • Native American ethnicity, HIV infection, diabetes melli- hours after hospital admission were presumed to have a tus, cardiovascular disease, alcoholism, and other chronic nosocomial infection (5) and were excluded. (cdc.gov)
  • For massive screening of alcoholism authors used questionnaires including: the Questionnaire of Diagnostic Identifications and the Chronic Alcoholism General Evaluation. (sld.cu)
  • Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ), Trait Anger and Anger Expressions Scales (T-Anger-Anger EX), and Suicide Probability Scale (SPS) were used. (addictiontherjournal.com)
  • A blood alcohol level in excess of 300 mg/dL, a blood alcohol level of greater than 150 mg/dL without gross evidence of intoxication, or a blood alcohol level of greater than 100 mg/dL upon routine examination indicates alcoholism with a high degree of reliability. (medscape.com)
  • Questionnaires and tests administered in the mobile examination center: (3) Dietary Questionnaires (a) For each examined person, a 24-Hour Recall was administered by trained dietary interviewers. (cdc.gov)
  • Each student received a general physical examination and a pre-coded questionnaire to identify determinants of abuse. (who.int)
  • Alcohol addiction rehab centers treat alcoholism with a combination of therapy, detox (medication), and peer support. (alcoholism.org)
  • The reliability of the questionnaire was computed by the Cronbach alpha coefficient. (jmir.org)
  • One study suggested that questions 1, 2, 4, 5, and 10 were nearly as effective as the entire questionnaire. (medscape.com)
  • The aim of the study and the questions in a substantial contribution to the burden of the questionnaire form were fully explained disease and premature mortality [ 2 ]. (who.int)
  • Most persons with alcoholism can quickly list the circumstances and/or emotions that led them to drink. (medscape.com)
  • A longitudinal, descriptive and observational study was conducted as well as the implementation of a original survey designed by authors validated by psychologists and psychiatrists to measure the general knowledges on the alcoholism and the bioethical features and applied in 200 persons aged over 15 from the No. 13 family physician consulting room. (sld.cu)
  • The 62 % (134 persons) of total population considers that alcoholism is a disease. (sld.cu)
  • Research conducted in NCHS's Collaborating Center for Questionnaire Design and Evaluation Research determined that asking participants to recall alcohol use for multiple recall periods (i.e., lifetime, past 12 months and past 30 days) was confusing. (cdc.gov)
  • The questionnaire takes less than one minute to administer, and is often used in primary care or other general settings as a quick screening tool rather than as an in-depth interview for those who have alcoholism. (wikipedia.org)
  • Alcoholism is the continued drinking of alcohol despite negative results. (wikipedia.org)
  • The results obtained by questionnaires are very similar, corroborating its effectiveness. (sld.cu)
  • That's why researchers and healthcare professionals have developed a questionnaire to determine whether someone might have a drinking problem, even if they appear to be functioning well in their everyday lives. (louisvilleaddictiontreatmentcenter.com)
  • High-functioning alcoholism is a term used to describe individuals who are able to maintain their daily responsibilities and remain successful in their professional and personal lives, while still struggling with alcohol addiction. (louisvilleaddictiontreatmentcenter.com)
  • Research has implicated a gene (D2 dopamine receptor gene) that, when inherited in a specific form, might increase a person's chance of developing alcoholism. (emedicinehealth.com)
  • OBJETIVO: Establecer si existe asociación entre la ansiedad preoperatoria, la dependencia de alcohol y la agitación posanestésica entre los pacientes adultos sometidos a anestesia general en una institución de salud de tercer nivel de la ciudad de Bogotá, Colombia. (urosario.edu.co)
  • No se encontró asociación entre la ansiedad preoperatoria, la dependencia de alcohol y la agitación posanestésica en los pacientes adultos sometidos a anestesia general. (urosario.edu.co)
  • Funding Information Initial development of this activity was supported by a grant from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (#1R43AA020456-01A1 and #2R44AA020456-02). (clinicalencounters.com)
  • Social factors such as the influence of family, peers, and society, and the availability of alcohol, and psychological factors such as elevated levels of stress , inadequate coping mechanisms, and reinforcement of alcohol use from other drinkers can contribute to alcoholism. (emedicinehealth.com)