The 2 Screening Approaches Used in the Current Study
| Screening Approach | Positive Screening Result |
|---|---|
| Single question | |
| “When was the last time you had more than X drinks in 1 day?” (X = 4 for women and 5 for men) | Any time in the past 3 months |
| CAGE questions | |
| “Have you ever felt that you should cut down on your drinking?” | 1 or more positive responses |
| “Have people annoyed you by criticizing your drinking?” | |
| “Have you ever felt bad or guilty about your drinking?” | |
| “Have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning (an eye-opener) to steady your nerves or get rid of a hangover?” | |