CAGE questionnaire

Alcohol dependence is likely if the patient gives two or more positive answers to the following questions

•	Have you ever felt you should Cut down on your drinking?
•	Have people Annoyed you by criticising your drinking? 
•	Have you ever felt bad or Guilty about your drinking?
•	Have you ever had a drink first thing in th emorning to steady your nerves or get rid of a hangover (Eye-opener)?

The combination of CAGE questionnaire, MCV and GGT activity will detect about 75% of people with an alcohol problem.