Figure 1. T-ACE

T- TOLERANCE – How many drinks does it take to make you feel high? [3 or more drinks constitutes a positive answer = 2 points]
A- Have people ANNOYED you by criticizing your drinking? [“yes” constitutes a positive answer = 1 point]
C- Have you ever felt you ought to CUT DOWN on your drinking? [“yes” constitutes a positive answer = 1 point]
E- EYE OPENER – Have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or get rid of a hangover? [“yes” constitutes a positive answer = 1 point]

A positive screen is a score of 2 or more points.