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Trust SoCalDrug & Alcohol Treatment Center
Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol Scale, Revised
A 10-item clinical assessment tool used by healthcare professionals to measure the severity of alcohol withdrawal symptoms. The CIWA-Ar is the gold standard for monitoring clients during medical detoxification.
This tool is administered by healthcare professionals during medical detox to track withdrawal symptom severity over time.
1.Nausea and vomiting
2.Tremor: observation of outstretched hands
3.Paroxysmal sweats: observation
4.Anxiety: patient report
5.Agitation: observation
6.Tactile disturbances
7.Auditory disturbances
8.Visual disturbances
9.Headache, fullness in head
10.Orientation and clouding of sensorium
Please answer all questions to see your results
This screening tool is for educational purposes only and does not constitute a medical diagnosis. Only a qualified healthcare professional can diagnose substance use disorders or mental health conditions. If you are in crisis, call 911 or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
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