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Alcohol Dependence Self-Check (Men)

Answer 12 quick questions about your drinking with Yes or No, and your total score is automatically rated as Normal range, Needs attention, or Possible problem drinking. A simplified self-check inspired by the men's Kurihama (KAST) screening test — use it as a prompt to reflect on your drinking, not as a diagnosis.

Input

Answer each item below with "Yes" or "No," thinking about your drinking over the past year or so. This is only a quick self-check, not a medical diagnosis.

1. You often cannot fall asleep without a drink.

2. You sometimes cannot remember what happened while drinking or the next day.

3. People around you (family, friends, coworkers) have warned you about your drinking.

4. Even when you mean to stop at a moderate amount, you end up drinking too much.

5. Drinking has interfered with your commitments or your work.

6. Hangovers often affect your morning work or plans.

7. You have tried to cut down or quit drinking but were unable to.

8. You play down or hide how much you drink from family and others.

9. You want to drink, or actually do drink, in the morning or early afternoon.

10. When drunk, you get carried away and end up in arguments or trouble.

11. You feel guilty or down on yourself about your drinking.

12. As you sober up, you feel shaky hands, sweating, anxiety, or similar symptoms.

Result

Answer all items (0 / 12 answered) to see your result.

How it works

  • Answer all 12 Yes/No questions about your drinking. Each "Yes" adds a preset score; the scores are summed and your total places you in a result band. Your result appears once every item is answered.
  • The guide bands are: under 1 point is "Normal range," 1 to under 2 points is "Needs attention," and 2 points or more is "Possible problem drinking." These cutoffs are an original guideline inspired by the banding approach of the Kurihama Alcoholism Screening Test (KAST).
  • The questions follow the intent of the men's Kurihama (KAST) test but are not a reproduction of the original questionnaire; they are reworded in our own words as a simplified check, and the scoring is our own simplified version.
  • Answering with your drinking over roughly the past year in mind gives a result closer to your real situation. A higher score means more signs that your drinking deserves attention.
  • Treat the result as reference information for reflecting on your drinking — for example, setting alcohol-free days or limiting your daily pure-alcohol intake as a starting point for reviewing your lifestyle.
  • This is a simple self-check, not a medical diagnosis or treatment. Regardless of the result, if you have symptoms that worry you, please consult a mental health center, a specialist medical provider, or a local support line.