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Short Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test-Geriatric Version (SMAST-G)

Screens for alcohol abuse in elderly patients.

When talking with others, do you ever underestimate how much you drink?

After a few drinks, have you sometimes not eaten or been able to skip a meal because you didn’t feel hungry?

Does having a few drinks help decrease your shakiness or tremors?

Does alcohol sometimes make it hard for you to remember parts of the day or night?

Do you usually take a drink to relax or calm your nerves?

Do you drink to take your mind off your problems?

Have you ever increased your drinking after experiencing a loss in your life?

Has a doctor or nurse ever said they were worried or concerned about your drinking?

Have you ever made rules to manage your drinking?

When you feel lonely, does having a drink help?

Result:

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Management
  • A score of ≥2 suggests a problem with alcohol use.
  • Additional interviews and questionnaires should be utilized to determine next steps in diagnosis and treatment.