CAGE Questionnaire: Sensitivity and Specificity
Introduction:
None written. Excerpt from the entry in Alcoholism:
>=2 questions positive: Have you ever felt the need to Cut down on drinking?
Have you ever felt Annoyed by criticism of your drinking?
Have you ever had Guilty feelings about your drinking?
Do you ever take a morning Eye opener (a drink first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or get rid of a hangover)?
>=2 questions positive:
Associated Diagnoses:
74% sensitive, 91% specific