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Assess Yourself
Assess yourself for possible problems with alcohol or drugs. There is no definite quick test to tell if you have an alcohol or drug problem, but there are some good ways to assess the risk. The four questions below make up a screening tool called the CAGE-AID. Please answer the questions honestly and use your score to determine if you are at risk for an alcohol or drug problem.
CAGE-AID
In the past year:
C Have your every felt that you should cut down on your drinking or drug use?
A Have people annoyed you by criticizing your drinking or drug use?
G Have you ever felt bad or guilty about your drinking or drug use?
E Have you ever had a drink or used a drug first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or get rid of a hangover? (Eye-opener)
Score one (1) for each yes answer.
If you answered “Yes” to one question, you could be at risk for a problem. If you answered “Yes” to two or more, you should seek a professional opinion about your alcohol or drug use.
The National Institute for Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) also has a quick way to assess your risk level. Again, answer the questions honestly and score your answers.
NIAA Criteria for At-Risk Drinking
On average, how many days a week do you drink beer or alcohol? ____ days per week.
On a typical day when you drink, how many drinks do you have? ____ drinks per day.
Answer 1 x Answer 2 = ____ drinks per week.
At risk criteria:
Men: 15 or more drinks per week
Women: 8 or more drinks per week
What is the maximum number of drinks you had on any given day in the past month?
At risk criteria:
Men: 5 or more
Women: 4 or more
If you find yourself at risk, please call CASI (317) 536-7100 and ask for help.
Not everyone who experiences problems with alcohol and other drugs is alcoholic or a drug addict. We can provide a trained professional to help you determine if you have an alcohol or drug problem and assist you with getting help. If you don’t live in an area where we are located you can go to our Resources and Links to locate a treatment provider near you.
One in every four person is affected by alcohol or drug abuse. We also offer help to friends and family members dealing with a problem drinker or drug abuse. Ask about how we might be able to help you and your family. We offer adult and adolescent treatment programming.
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