Scale Overview & Construct
24-item yes/no screening tool for alcoholism, with weighted item scoring.
Purpose & Measurement Objectives
Instrument Specifications
Scientific Documentation & Psychometric Rigor
Internal Consistency & Reliability
Long history of replication across clinical populations since 1971.
Construct & Criterion Validity
Validated against clinical diagnoses of alcoholism in the original and many subsequent studies.
Academic Citations
Selzer, M. L. (1971). The Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test: the quest for a new diagnostic instrument. American Journal of Psychiatry, 127(12), 1653-1658.
Academic Citation & Instrument Provenance
When referencing this instrument in research, academic theses, or clinical institutional audits, please cite the original author publication:
Governance, Boundaries & Ethical Use
Imported from the OpenScales open item-bank project. This specific digital implementation has not been independently clinically validated by PsiQ — scores are for self-reflection and educational purposes only, and are not a diagnosis.
License: CC BY 4.0 (original scale Public Domain). Citation: Selzer (1971), American Journal of Psychiatry, 127(12), 1653-1658. This is not a diagnostic tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Michigan Alcohol Screening Test (MAST)?
24-item yes/no screening tool for alcoholism, with weighted item scoring.
How long does the Michigan Alcohol Screening Test (MAST) take?
It takes about 10 minutes to answer all 24 questions. You can go at your own pace.
Is this test free, and is it available in Hindi?
Yes, it is free with a PsiQ account. The questions and answer options are available in English, Hindi and Hinglish.
Can this test diagnose a condition?
No. Online self-report scales are for self-reflection, education and research, not diagnosis. If you are worried about your mental health, please speak to a qualified mental-health professional.