Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Are You As Smart As A Substance Abuse Professional? - Screening

Question: Which of the following questions is appropriate to ask when screening for a potential problem of high alcohol intake?

A: Have you ever felt that you should cut down on your alcohol consumption?

B: How much do you drink?

C: Do you like the feeling of being buzzed?

D: What is you favorite alcoholic beverage and how often do you drink it?

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This is article #28 in a series on Are You As Smart As A Substance Abuse Professional?

1 comment:

David G. Markham said...

The correct answer is A: Have you ever felt that you should cut down on your alcohol consumption? The question comes from the CAGE which is a quick four question screening tool. Any positive answer to one of the questions of the CAGE indicates the need for a complete evaluation. You can learn more about the CAGE by clicking here.