Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test
Because alcohol use can affect your health and can interfere with certain medication and treatments, it is important that we ask some questions about your use of alcohol.
3 minutes to complete
Eligibility
To be eligible to complete the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT), you must be 18 years of age or older and have had at least one drink of an alcoholic beverage in the past year.
Questions for Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test
Questions
How often do you have a drink containing alcohol?
- Never
- Monthly or less
- 2-3 times a month
- 4-5 times a week
- 5 or more times a week
How many drinks containing alcohol do you have on a typical day when you are drinking?
- 1 or 2
- 3 or 4
- 5 or 6
- 7 or 9
- 10 or more
How often do you have six or more drinks on one occasion?
- Never
- Less than monthly
- Monthly
- Weekly
- Daily or almost daily
How often during the last year have you found that you were unable to stop drinking once you started?
- Never
- Less than monthly
- Monthly
- Weekly
- Daily or almost daily
How often during the last year have you failed to do what was normally expected of you because of drinking?
- Never
- Less than monthly
- Monthly
- Weekly
- Daily or almost daily
How often during the last year have you needed a first drink in the morning to get yourself going after a heavy drinking session?
- Never
- Less than monthly
- Monthly
- Weekly
- Daily or almost daily
How often during the last year have you felt guilty or remorse after drinking?
- Never
- Less than monthly
- Monthly
- Weekly
- Daily or almost daily
How often during the last year have you been unable to remember what happened the night before because of drinking?
- Never
- Less than monthly
- Monthly
- Weekly
- Daily or almost daily
Have you or someone else been injured as the result of your drinking?
- No
- Yes, but not in the last year
- Yes, during the last year
Has a friend, relative, or doctor or other health professional been concerned about your drinking or suggested you cut down?
- No
- Yes, but not in the last year
- Yes, during the last year
Tests Similar to Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test
- Alcohol Problem Assessment Test
- CAGE Questionnaire
- Michigan Alcohol Screening Test
- Alcohol Use Disorders Test
- Alcohol Consumption Test
Sources
- AUDIT: The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test: Guidelines for Use in Primary Care
- Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT): An Overview
- The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT): Validation in a Canadian Sample
- Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT): A Review of Recent Research
- Validity and Reliability of the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT)
Here are some FAQs and additional information
on Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test
What is the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT)?
The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) is a 10-item screening tool developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to assess the level of alcohol use and identify those who may be at risk for an alcohol use disorder, such as alcohol abuse or alcohol dependence.
Who should take the AUDIT?
The AUDIT is intended to be used by health care providers to identify problem drinking in their patients. It is also recommended for any adult who is concerned about their own drinking habits.
What is the format of the AUDIT?
The AUDIT is a 10-item questionnaire that requires respondents to answer using a 5-point scale
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