Table 1.
Comorbidity Alcohol Risk Evaluation Tool (CARET)
| Item | Amount of drinking considered at-risk |
|---|---|
| Alcohol use and behaviors in the last 12 months | |
| Number of drinks and frequency of drinking | ≥5/day at any frequency, 4/day at least 2 times/month, 3/day at least 4 times/week |
| Four or more drinks on one occasion (binge drinking) | At least 1 time/week |
| Driving within 2 hours of drinking three or more drinks | Any frequency |
| Someone concerned about participant’s alcohol use | Any amount |
| Someone concerned about participant’s alcohol use more than 12 months ago | ≥4/day at any frequency, 2-3/day at least 4 times/week |
| Alcohol use and medications taken at least 3-4 times per week currently | |
| Medications that may cause bleeding, dizziness, sedation | ≥4/day at any frequency, 2-3/day at least 4 times/week |
| Medications used for gastroesophageal reflux, ulcer disease, depression | ≥4/day at any frequency, 2-3/day at least 4 times/week |
| Medications for hypertension | ≥5/day at any frequency, 4/day at least 2 times/week, 3/day at least 4 times/week |
| Alcohol use and comorbidities in the past 12 months | |
| Liver disease, pancreatitis | Any amount |
| Gout, depression | ≥4/day at any frequency, 3/day at least 2 times/week, 2/day at least 4 times/week |
| High blood pressure, diabetes | 5/day at any frequency, 4/day at least 2 times/month, 3/day at least 4 times/week |
| Sometimes have problems with sleeping, falling, memory, heartburn, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, or feel sad/blue | ≥5/day at any frequency, 4/day at least 2 times/month, 3/day at least 2 times/week |
| Often have problems with sleeping, falling, memory, heartburn, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting or feel sad/blue | ≥4/day at any frequency, 2-3/day at least 2 times/week |