Monday, November 3, 2014

Sample Screening Instruments for Substance Use Disorders








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Exhibit 4-1
Sample Screening Instruments for Substance Use Disorders
The CAGE Questionnaire (amended for drug use)
C Have you ever felt the need to Cut down on your drinking or drug use?
A Have you ever felt Annoyed by people 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)
Scoring: If the answer is "yes" to one or more questions, the responder should receive a formal alcohol and drug assessment. Answering "yes" to one or two questions may indicate alcohol and drug-related problems. Answering "yes" to three or four questions may indicate alcohol or drug dependence.83
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U Have you spent more time drinking or Using than you intended?
N Have you ever Neglected some of your usual responsibilities because of alcohol or drug use?
C Have you ever felt you wanted or needed to Cut down on your drinking or drug use in the past year?
O Has your family, a friend, or anyone else ever told you they Objected to your alcohol or drug use?
P Have you found yourself thinking a lot about drinking or using? (Preoccupied)
E Have you ever used alcohol or drugs to relieve Emotional discomfort, such as sadness, anger, or boredom?
Scoring: Two or more positive responses indicate possible abuse or dependence and a need for further assessment by an SUD treatment provider.84




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