What this cage questionnaire measures
This cage questionnaire estimates self-reported CAGE inspired alcohol screening frequency signals patterns across four domains. Twenty-two original frequency items group into cut down attempts, criticism annoyance, guilt after drinking, morning eye openers. Each item also maps to a fear-of-intimacy stack layer. A second results chart inspired by FOIS-style intimacy avoidance themes from Descutner and Thelen (1991), adapted to this topic. Your alcohol screening index averages these patterns into a 0 to 100 score where higher numbers mean more endorsed CAGE inspired alcohol screening frequency signals on this screener, not a clinical diagnosis.
Cut down attempts
How often CAGE cut down attempt frequency signals appear.
Criticism annoyance
How often CAGE criticism annoyance frequency signals appear.
Guilt after drinking
How often CAGE guilt after drinking frequency signals appear.
Morning eye openers
How often CAGE morning eye opener frequency signals appear.
How it works
Answer 22 frequency items
Rate each frequency statement from Never to Very often. You click Next after each answer; there is no auto-advance.
Items map to domains and intimacy stack
Answers accumulate percentages for four primary domains plus four fear-of-intimacy stack layers.
View index, band, and charts
Results show Lower, Mixed, or Higher signal bands with domain bars and stack chart.
Take the cage questionnaire
Complete 22 items to receive your alcohol screening index, four domain bars, fear-of-intimacy stack chart, and band label.
What your result means
Your alcohol screening index is the normalized total across all 22 items on a 0 to 100 scale. Domain bars show which pattern drives your result most. The fear-of-intimacy stack chart shows parallel closeness-guarding layers.
| Band | Index range | Typical reading |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Alcohol Screening | 0 to 35 | Fewer endorsed CAGE inspired alcohol screening frequency signals patterns; situational stress can still raise scores briefly |
| Mixed Alcohol Screening | 36 to 65 | Blend of occasional and recurring CAGE inspired alcohol screening frequency signals signals worth tracking with a clinician if persistent |
| Higher Alcohol Screening | 66 to 100 | Frequent CAGE inspired alcohol screening frequency signals signals; schedule professional evaluation, not self-diagnosis |
What your report looks like
What this quiz can and cannot tell you
Can tell you
- How you report cage questionnaire patterns on this screener
- A alcohol screening index and four domain bars plus fear-of-intimacy stack
- Vocabulary for follow-up conversations or study review
- A baseline before retaking after life or coursework changes
Cannot tell you
- Diagnose any mental health or medical condition from self-report alone
- Replace medical monitoring, therapy, or workplace safety evaluation
- Predict crisis risk without a licensed clinician assessment
- Label you permanently from one online frequency screener
Alcohol screening index and sibling screeners
This cage questionnaire screener uses original frequency items across four domains: cut down attempts, criticism annoyance, guilt after drinking, morning eye openers. Results include a 0 to 100 index and fear-of-intimacy stack chart.
Browse the mental health & clinical hub for sibling quizzes with distinct question banks. Pair with our fear of intimacy quiz when results touch closeness themes.
| Test | Focus |
|---|---|
| CAGE-AID questionnaire | CAGE-AID drug domains rather than classic CAGE alcohol stems |
| AUDIT quiz | AUDIT screen rather than CAGE frequency framing |
CAGE Questionnaire FAQ
What does this cage questionnaire measure?
22 frequency items map to four domains plus a fear-of-intimacy stack. You receive a alcohol screening index from 0 to 100. Not a diagnosis.
What is the fear-of-intimacy stack?
A second results chart with vulnerability pull-back, trust hesitation, self-disclosure limits, and closeness anxiety adapted to this topic.
How long does the quiz take?
About 5 minutes for 22 items with session autosave.
Who reviewed this content?
Dr. Elena Vasquez, PhD reviewed the test framing and result explanations. See our editorial policy for review standards.
Is the CAGE questionnaire a clinical diagnosis of alcoholism?
No. It is a self-report frequency screener inspired by CAGE themes. Only a licensed clinician can evaluate alcohol use disorder after a full assessment.
Can I retake the quiz?
Yes. Session data saves in your browser until you clear it or retake from results.
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