Alcohol Rehab

The following is a list of the Alcoholic Screening Tests avaiable on the Alcohol Rehab Program website.

It is important to remember that these tests are here for personal screening and taking them should not be done lightly. If you as an individual are concerned enough to take the time to complete any of these tests then we ask that you do so in an honest way that can truly help lead to an accurate self assesment.

Many of these tests will lead to personal revelations that will be invaluable to you should you consider yourself an alcoholic or showing signs of alcoholism. In fact the tests are often taken a second or third time after one has had a period of time in which to reflect upon the answers one had previously given. Many people find that being more open to the private self screening questions and answers actually causes their test scores to go up once one overcomes the denial that may be present at first.

Make sure that you have read through each test and have your written answers in front of you before scrolling down to the appropriate test scoring method.

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Questionaire (NCADD)

According to NCADD any Yes answer indicates that you may be at greater risk for Alcoholism. More than one Yes answer may indicate the presence of an alcohol related problem or Alcoholism, and the need for consultation with an Alcoholism Profesional.

Johns Hopkins University Drinking Scale

Scoring: Three answers indicates a probablr drinking problem. Four to seven yes answers indicates early stage alcoholism; Seven to ten yes answers indicates middle stage alcoholism; and more than ten answers indicates late stage alcoholism.

Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (MAST)

Add up the points from your answers. A total score of 0-3 indicates no alcoholism; 4 points is suggestive of alcoholism (except for a positive response to questions 8, 19, or 20 which are considered sufficient by themselves to diagnose alcoholism) 5 points or more indicates alcoholism.

The MAST test is considered a “sensitive” test in that it may sometimes give a false positive indication of alcoholism. To screen out false positives the scoring system can be adjusted to 0-4 for no alcoholism; 5 or 6 points as suggestive of alcoholism; and 7 or more as an indicator of alcoholism.

Short Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (SMAST)

Scoring 0-1 indicates no alcoholism; 2 points possible alcoholism; and 3 or more points an indicator of alcoholism. Once again questions 6, 10, and 11 are each considered indicators of alcoholism if answered positive.

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

Scoring 0-1 indicates no alcoholism; 2 points possible alcoholism; and 3 or more points an indicator of alcoholism. Once again questions 8, 19, and 20 are each considered indicators of alcoholism if answered positive.

The CAGE Questionaire

Scoring: Item responses on the CAGE are scored 0 or 1, with a higher score an indication of alcohol problems. A total score of 2 or greater is considered clinically significant.