The MAST-G Questionaire

Michigan Alcohol Screening Test - Geriatric Version (MAST-G)

The MAST-G is a specialized version of the very accurate MAST Questionaire designed with elderly or geriatric people in mind. This tests questions highlight the special employment and social situations of someone who is retired and how that can relate to alcohol abuse.

 

1. After drinking have you ever noticed and increase in your heart rate or beating in your chest?

2. When talking with others do you ever underestimate how much you actually drink?

3. Does alcohol make you sleepy so that you often fall asleep in your chair?

4. After a few drinks,have you sometimes not eaten, or skipped a meal because you didn’t feel hungry?

5. Does having a few drinks help decrease your shakiness or tremors?

6. Does alcohol sometimes make it hard for you to remember parts of the day or night?

7. Do you have rules for yourself that you wont drink before a certain time of the day?

8. Have you lost interest in hobbies or activities that you used to enjoy?

9. When you wake up in the morning do you ever have trouble remembering parts of the night before?

10. Does a drink help you sleep?

11. Do you hide your alcohol bottles from family members?

12. After a social gathering have you ever felt embarrassed because you drank too much?

13. Have you ever been concerned that drinking might be harmful to your health?

14. Do you like to end the evening with a night cap?

15. Did you find that your drinking increased after someone close to you died?

16. In general, would you prefer to have a few drinks at home rather than go out to social events?

17. Are you drinking more now than in the past?

18. Do you usually take a drink to relax or calm your nerves?

19. Do you drink to take your mind off of your problems?

20. Have you ever increased your drinking after experiencing a loss in your life?

21. Do you sometimes drive when you have had too much to drink?

22. Has a doctor or nurse ever said they were worried or concerned about your drinking?

23. Have you ever made rules to manage your drinking?

24. When you feel lonely does having a drink help?

 

Once you have written down all of your answers you can go to the Scoring Page for all of the Alcoholic Screening Tests.