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CAGE - ANSWER • The briefest and most widely used. • Only four questions asked directly to the person. • If someone answers yes to one of the questions then there is an indicator that their might be a problem that needs to be further investigated. • If they answer yes to two or more they are sent for further testing. • Advantages-yes or no questions • Disadvantages-not asking about time frame, self report, not in depth about environment, not in depth MAST - ANSWER • Widely used • Good reliability and validity • Original had 25 self administered questions the one now has only 22. • Advantages-it could be a reality check to someone taking it, not very time consuming, simple yes and no • Disadvantage-it doesn't ask you to explain, doesn't ask time frame AUDIT - ANSWER • Ten items 1-3 frequency and quantity 4-6 alcohol dependence 7-10 how harmful alcohol use.