The CAGE screen is a concise, four-item questionnaire that flags possible alcohol-related problems across a lifetime. Each point corresponds to a letter in the acronym—Cut down, Annoyed, Guilty, Eye-opener—capturing common warning signs of dependency.

You answer “Yes” or “No” to every statement. The tool assigns one point for each affirmative response, producing a total score between 0 and 4 that aligns with established clinical risk bands for alcohol-use disorder (AUD).

Complete the assessment privately in seconds to gauge whether further evaluation might help. Answer honestly to receive the most useful insight. Results do not constitute a clinical diagnosis.

Technical Details:

The scoring logic converts qualitative answers to binary values, sums them, then classifies the total against fixed thresholds derived from peer-reviewed research.

Under the hood, a reactive engine tracks every selection, updates the total in real time, and feeds the value to an interactive gauge that visualises risk on a single dial.

“Yes” ＝ 1 point; “No” ＝ 0 points
0 – 1 points → Low Risk
2 points → Possible AUD
3 – 4 points → Probable AUD

Score	Interpretation
0 – 1	Low likelihood of AUD
2	Possible AUD; consider follow-up
3 – 4	High likelihood of AUD

All calculations run entirely in your browser, ensuring data remains local and responses are never transmitted.

Calculations & Scoring:

This section illustrates how the total CAGE score is derived from four binary answers.

T = \sum_{i = 1}^{4} A_{i}

1 + 0 + 1 + 1 = 3

Total score equals the sum of “Yes” responses.

(Yes, No, Yes, Yes)

(1, 0, 1, 1)

Each affirmative response is encoded as 1, negative as 0.

(1, 0, 1, 1)

3

Summing the four numbers yields the total score.

3

Probable AUD

A score of 3 falls in the “Probable AUD” band.

Your total CAGE score is 3, indicating a high likelihood of alcohol-use disorder.

Step-by-Step Guide:

Follow these quick steps to complete the assessment.

Click the Begin Assessment button.
Read each statement and select Yes or No.
Use the progress bar to monitor completion.
After the fourth question, view the gauge and result panel.
Expand the answers table to review or print your responses.

FAQ:

Common questions about the CAGE assessment are answered below.

What does CAGE stand for?

It represents four prompts: Cut down, Annoyed, Guilty, Eye-opener—each targeting a different drinking-related concern.

How long does it take?

Most users finish in under one minute because only four binary choices are required.

Is my data stored?

No. All processing occurs locally; nothing is sent to any server, database, or analytics platform.

What do my results mean?

Zero or one “Yes” suggests low risk, two suggests possible AUD, while three or four indicates probable AUD and merits professional advice.

Can I retake the assessment?

Yes. Refresh the page or click individual questions in the list to change answers and recalculate instantly.

Troubleshooting:

If something looks off, try these fixes.

Issue: Gauge dial is blank.
Resolution: Check that JavaScript is enabled and reload the page.

Issue: Progress bar stays at 0 %.
Resolution: Select an answer for the first question to start tracking.

Issue: Buttons unresponsive on mobile.
Resolution: Clear the browser cache and ensure no content blocker is interfering.

Issue: Results panel does not appear.
Resolution: Verify all four questions are answered; unanswered items show a dash in the list.

Issue: Printing truncates the answers table.
Resolution: Use landscape orientation and scale 90 % in the print dialog.

Advanced Tips:

Make the most of the CAGE tool with these expert suggestions.

Bookmark a scored URL to discuss results later without re-entry.
Toggle device dark mode for improved readability at night.
Print the answers table to share with a healthcare provider.
Use a private browsing window for additional confidentiality.
Retake periodically to track changes in drinking behaviour over time.

Glossary:

Key terms used throughout the tool.

CAGE: Four-item alcohol screening questionnaire.
AUD: Alcohol-Use Disorder; medical term for problematic drinking.
Screening: Initial test to flag potential health risks.
Risk Band: Category indicating likelihood of a condition.
Gauge: Dial visual that displays the total score graphically.

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