| V | Vascular |
| I | Infection |
| N | Neoplasm |
| D | Drugs |
| I | Inflammatory/Idiopathic |
| C | Congenital |
| A | Autoimmune |
| T | Trauma |
| E | Endocrine/Metabolic |
| C | Have you ever felt it necessary to CUT DOWN on your drinking? |
| A | Has anyone ever told you they were ANNOYED by your drinking? |
| G | Have you ever felt GUILTY about your drinking? |
| E | Have you ever felt the need to have a drink in the morning for an EYE OPENER? |
