The Penn Alcohol Craving Scale (PACS) is a 5-item questionnaire that measures an individual’s craving to drink alcohol in the past week.
PACS (Penn Alcohol Craving Scale) Calculator
Please answer the following questions based on your experience in the past week:
Total PACS Score:
Please answer all 5 questions to calculate the score.
Interpretation of PACS Score:
- Score Range: 0 to 20.
- Higher scores indicate more severe alcohol craving.
- The PACS is often used to monitor treatment progress or identify individuals with significant craving, rather than for a standalone diagnosis.
Note: This tool is for screening and monitoring purposes only. Consult a healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment of alcohol-related issues.