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Free Alcohol Dependence Quiz (CAGE/AUDIT-C)

A brief, non-judgmental assessment to help you see your drinking pattern clearly, understand why your body responds differently now, and decide what to do about it.

2 min6 questionsBased on CAGE/AUDIT-C adaptedFree & private

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Understanding Your Relationship with Alcohol

A brief, non-judgmental assessment to help you see your drinking pattern clearly, understand why your body responds differently now, and decide what to do about it.

Your severity level — mild, moderate, or significant
What’s driving YOUR alcohol dependence specifically
A personalized next step from Dr. Wellls

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This is not a clinical assessment. For medical concerns, consult a healthcare provider.

About This Assessment

Informed by CAGE and AUDIT-C screening frameworks and perimenopause alcohol metabolism research

This alcohol dependence quiz uses 6 evidence-based questions informed by the CAGE/AUDIT-C adapted to evaluate the severity and impact of alcohol dependence on your daily life. Your score is calculated from multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and functional impact.

This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. If you are concerned about physical dependence or withdrawal, consult a healthcare provider before making changes. Alcohol withdrawal can be medically serious.

Understanding Your Score

Low-Risk Drinking Pattern(Score 1-3)

Your current pattern carries relatively low risk, but understanding how your body has changed matters. Alcohol metabolism in perimenopause is measurably different: less gastric alcohol dehydrogenase,

Moderate-Risk Pattern(Score 4-6)

Your drinking pattern has moved beyond social or occasional use. At this level, alcohol is likely worsening the very symptoms you are using it to manage: sleep disruption, anxiety, hot flashes, weight

High-Risk Pattern(Score 7-10)

Your relationship with alcohol has reached a point where professional support is recommended. This is not a moral judgment. It is a medical assessment. At this level, GABA receptor downregulation, kin

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this alcohol dependence quiz measure?

This alcohol dependence quiz uses 6 evidence-based questions informed by the CAGE/AUDIT-C adapted to assess the severity and impact of alcohol dependence on your daily life. It evaluates multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and how they affect your wellbeing.

How accurate is this alcohol dependence quiz?

This screening tool is informed by the CAGE/AUDIT-C adapted, a clinically validated instrument (Ewing JA (1984). Detecting alcoholism: the CAGE questionnaire. JAMA. Bush K et al. (1998). The AUDIT-C. Archives of Internal Medicine.). While it provides a reliable indication of severity, it is not a diagnostic tool. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified healthcare provider.

Is this a medical diagnosis?

No. This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. It provides an indication of alcohol dependence severity that you can discuss with your healthcare provider. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified medical professional. You can bring your results to your next doctor visit as a conversation starter.

How long does this alcohol dependence quiz take?

This assessment takes approximately 2 minutes to complete. It contains 6 evidence-based questions. Your results are immediate, private, and include personalized recommendations.

What should I do with my results?

Your results include a severity score and personalized recommendations. We suggest: (1) reviewing your score and what it means, (2) reading our in-depth article about alcohol dependence at wellls.com/problems/alcohol-dependence, (3) discussing your results with a healthcare provider, and (4) exploring our evidence-based lifestyle medicine recommendations for managing alcohol dependence.

Read the full alcohol dependence article

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This self-assessment is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider with any questions about a medical condition. If you are in crisis, call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line).