Substance Use Disorders Flashcards
1
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CAGE Questionnaire
A
4 item scale
Screening tool for alcohol misuse; used to identify those engaging in problematic alcohol use
Not a diagnostic tool
2
Q
Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT)
A
Clinician rated
Quantifies alcohol use and assesses impact of alcohol use
3
Q
Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol Scale (CIWA-Ar)
A
Clinician administered
Used to assess severity of alcohol withdrawal symptoms and guide need for treatment
10 item scale
A score <8 generally doesn’t warrant medication for withdrawal symptoms
