The CAGE Test For Collectors
Today on The Collector’s Compass, we sat down with Dr. Aakar “Rick” Shah, D.O.—a physician, lifelong collector, and someone who truly understands the addictive pull of the hobby. In our conversation, he introduced us to a powerful medical tool that translates surprisingly well into collecting: the CAGE questionnaire. Originally designed as a quick screening tool for alcohol use disorder, CAGE is just four simple questions—but when you apply them to the hobby, they can hit