AUDIT
AlcoholAlcohol Use Disorders Identification Test
Overview
The AUDIT is a 10-item screening tool developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to assess alcohol consumption, drinking behaviors, and alcohol-related problems.
About This Assessment
- Category
- Physical Health — Alcohol
- Number of Items
- 10 questions
- Score Range
- 0 – 40
- Severity Levels
- 4 (Low Risk, Hazardous Drinking, Harmful Drinking, Possible Dependence)
Scoring & Interpretation Reference
Low risk of alcohol-related problems.
Drinking pattern increases the risk of harmful consequences.
Pattern of drinking that is causing damage to health.
High likelihood of alcohol dependence.
Scale Content & Assessment Items
Please select the response that best describes your drinking habits.
How often do you have a drink containing alcohol?
How many drinks containing alcohol do you have on a typical day when you are drinking?
How often do you have six or more drinks on one occasion?
How often during the last year have you found that you were not able to stop drinking once you had started?
How often during the last year have you failed to do what was expected of you because of drinking?
How often during the last year have you needed a first drink in the morning to get yourself going after a heavy drinking session?
How often during the last year have you had a feeling of guilt or remorse after drinking?
How often during the last year have you been unable to remember what happened the night before because of your drinking?
Have you or someone else been injured because of your drinking?
Has a relative, friend, doctor or other health care worker been concerned about your drinking or suggested you cut down?
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