I don't know anything about PAWS. It hadn't been invented when I recovered. I was an out of control chronic alcoholic at 18, and I didn't get sober until I was 22. So it sure is possible for someone so young to be alcholic.
What would be interesting to know is: can a non-alcoholic get PAWS?
I had to laught at the 9 out of 12. Those were the only tests I scored highly in. It probably says if you ansered yes to three or more, you are probably alcoholic. But of course, that is not the result you want.