Count yes answers to Cut down, Annoyed, Guilty, and Eye-opener.
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Use this calculator to add the four CAGE yes/no items. Two or more yeses is the usual screen threshold. It is not a diagnosis and not a CIWA withdrawal score.
Cut down: Felt you should cut down on drinking.
Annoyed: Annoyed by criticism of drinking.
Guilty: Felt guilty about drinking.
Eye-opener: Drink in the morning to steady nerves.
Yes answers: Count of yes items (0–4).
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