Leicester scientists: These two simple questions will help you understand that you are an alcoholic

These two questions reveal alcohol addiction

British scientists from the University of Leicester conducted a meta-study, examining 17 case studies on this topic, and deduced simple method for detecting alcohol addiction – its accuracy is 87%.

The experts identified only 2 questions, honest answers to which should be enough to suggest alcohol dependence. This method can greatly facilitate the work of general practitioners, the researchers say.

Questions can be asked to the patient during the conversation, without even arousing his suspicions – by the way, in this case, you can get a spontaneous, and therefore more truthful answer.

• How often do you drink six or more drinks at one time?

• Have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning to relieve stress or feel better?

If the patient answers “often” or even “regularly” to the first question, this indicates his problematic relationship with alcohol.

A “yes” answer to the second question is also a clear indication—combined, the two questions give an 87 percent chance that the person is suffering from alcohol addiction, writes Focus edition.

A British research team advises those at risk, answering yes to these two questions, to go CAGE test for alcoholism from 4 questions or AUDIT questionnaire.

With their help, alcohol addiction can be correctly diagnosed with a probability of more than 90 percent.