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Out of the Shadows
Uncovering Substance Use and Elder Abuse

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

Scoring: If the person answered "yes" to two or more questions, encourage a talk with the doctor.

Source: University of Michigan Alcohol Research Center, Michigan Alcohol Screening Test (MAST-G). © The Regents of the University of Michigan, 1991