Tuesday, September 7, 2010
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Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (MAST)
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The Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (MAST) is a 25-item questionnaire used to screen for alcohol abuse and dependence. 1. Do you enjoy a drink now and then? (Introductory -- no points)
2. Do you feel you are a normal drinker (by normal, we mean do you drink less than or as much as most other people)? (2)
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Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT)
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The 10-question Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) was developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) specifically for primary care settings as a screen for detecting at-risk or hazardous drinking. A shorter version of the AUDIT also is used in primary care and consists of the first 3 questions of the AUDIT. 1. How often do you have a drink containing alcohol?
___ never
___ less than monthly / monthly
___ 2-4 times/month
___ 2-3 times/week
___ 4 or more times/week
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CAGE
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The CAGE is an alcohol screening instrument for adults. CAGE Questionnaire
Please answer "yes" or "no" to the following four questions.
Cardiomyopathy
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Image of Cardiomyopathy Image courtesy of Dr. Edwin P. Ewing, Jr. and the CDC 1972
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This report from the Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth "... focuses on our current understanding of underage drinking and seeks to prompt action by putting a spotlight on whether the nation is making progress in protecting our children by reducing underage drinking." (From Their Website)
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Camy.org
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Printable PDF version of the AUDIT substance abuse screening tool with information on how many points each answer response gets.
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Reprinted with permission from the World Health Organization (WHO)
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This brief version of the MAST is only 10 questions long and is used to measure alcohol use and abuse.
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Clinical Tools, Inc.
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The Clinical Screening Instrument is meant to be used as an adjunct to the AUDIT. The WHO recommends utilizing this instrument as a follow-up to the AUDIT if a clinician suspects that a patient may not be providing accurate answers to the AUDIT. Its use is also recommended in situations in which it may not be appropriate to administer the AUDIT, such as when a patient is clearly intoxicated.
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World Health Organization (WHO)
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Printable PDF version of the AUDIT substance abuse screening tool (reprinted with permission from the WHO.) The purpose of AUDIT is to assess hazardous and harmful alcohol consumption within the past year. The target population is adults. It can be administered by patient interview or self report.
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World Health Organization (WHO) What Is A Standard Drink?
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NIAAA definition of a standard alcoholic drink Use the following image to determine the amount of an alcoholic beverage that constitutes a standard drink.
