Alcohol use check (AUDIT)
Because alcohol use can affect your health and can interfere with certain medications and treatments, it is important that we ask some questions about your use of alcohol. Please read the questions below and choose the answer that best describes you.
This check uses the World Health Organization's Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) — 10 questions about drinking patterns over the past year. It looks at consumption, drinking behavior, and alcohol-related problems.
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Common questions
What is the AUDIT?
AUDIT — the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test — is a 10-question alcohol screening test from the World Health Organization. It asks about drinking habits and related problems over the past year. People also search for it as the AUDIT alcohol test.
Is this check judging my drinking?
No. It's a health screen — like a blood pressure check. The point is information to help you decide what's right for you.
What does my score mean?
Scores run 0–40. Higher scores suggest higher risk: 0–7 is low risk, 8–15 increasing risk, 16–19 higher risk, and 20+ suggests possible dependence worth discussing with a clinician.
I don't drink every day. Is this still relevant?
Yes. The AUDIT asks about patterns — including how much you drink when you do drink and whether drinking has caused problems — not just frequency.
Where can I get help with drinking?
Your doctor or a counselor is a good start. The SAMHSA National Helpline (1-800-662-4357) is free, confidential, and open 24/7.
The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) was developed by the World Health Organization.
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