The CAGE screening tool is widely used to assess alcohol misuse and abuse. Which one of the following words is not represented in the acronym CAGE?

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The acronym CAGE represents the following words:

C - Cut down (Have you ever felt you should cut down on your drinking?)
A - Annoyed (Have people annoyed you by criticizing your drinking?)
G - Guilty (Have you ever felt guilty about your drinking?)
E - Eye-opener (Have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or get rid of a hangover?)

Therefore, "Afraid" is not represented in the acronym CAGE.

The CAGE Screening Tool Is Widely Used to Assess Alcohol