This document contains the Alcohol Use Inventory (AUDIT), a screening test to assess alcohol consumption, drinking behaviors, and alcohol-related problems. It consists of 10 multiple choice questions that are scored to determine if a person engages in harmful drinking behaviors. Questions address how often someone drinks, how many drinks they have at one time, inability to stop drinking once started, failing responsibilities due to drinking, blackouts from drinking, needing a drink in the morning, and feelings of guilt from drinking. The test recommends speaking to a doctor or specialist for those who score 8 points or higher, as this indicates harmful drinking behaviors.
This document contains the Alcohol Use Inventory (AUDIT), a screening test to assess alcohol consumption, drinking behaviors, and alcohol-related problems. It consists of 10 multiple choice questions that are scored to determine if a person engages in harmful drinking behaviors. Questions address how often someone drinks, how many drinks they have at one time, inability to stop drinking once started, failing responsibilities due to drinking, blackouts from drinking, needing a drink in the morning, and feelings of guilt from drinking. The test recommends speaking to a doctor or specialist for those who score 8 points or higher, as this indicates harmful drinking behaviors.
This document contains the Alcohol Use Inventory (AUDIT), a screening test to assess alcohol consumption, drinking behaviors, and alcohol-related problems. It consists of 10 multiple choice questions that are scored to determine if a person engages in harmful drinking behaviors. Questions address how often someone drinks, how many drinks they have at one time, inability to stop drinking once started, failing responsibilities due to drinking, blackouts from drinking, needing a drink in the morning, and feelings of guilt from drinking. The test recommends speaking to a doctor or specialist for those who score 8 points or higher, as this indicates harmful drinking behaviors.
This document contains the Alcohol Use Inventory (AUDIT), a screening test to assess alcohol consumption, drinking behaviors, and alcohol-related problems. It consists of 10 multiple choice questions that are scored to determine if a person engages in harmful drinking behaviors. Questions address how often someone drinks, how many drinks they have at one time, inability to stop drinking once started, failing responsibilities due to drinking, blackouts from drinking, needing a drink in the morning, and feelings of guilt from drinking. The test recommends speaking to a doctor or specialist for those who score 8 points or higher, as this indicates harmful drinking behaviors.
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Alcohol Use Inventory (AUDIT)
If you suspect that you have a drinking or drug problem you should seek help from a health professional regardless of your score on this test. The following is a preliminary screening regarding alcohol use and does not replace in any way a formal psychiatric or psychological evaluation.
Points associated with each answer are listed below. Keep track of your points as you take this assessment.
1. How often do you have a drink containing alcohol?
(0) Never (Skip to Questions 9-10)
(1) Monthly or less (2) 2 to 4 times a month (3) 2 to 3 times a week (4) 4 or more times a week
2. How many drinks containing alcohol do you have on a typical day when you are drinking?
(0) 1 or 2 (1) 3 or 4 (2) 5 or 6 (3) 7, 8, or 9 (4) 10 or more
3. How often do you have six or more drinks on one occasion?
(0) Never (1) Less than monthly (2) Monthly (3) Weekly (4) Daily or almost daily
4. How often during the last year have you found that you were not able to stop drinking once you had started?
(0) Never (1) Less than monthly (2) Monthly (3) Weekly (4) Daily or almost daily
5. How often during the last year have you failed to do what was normally expected from you because of drinking?
(0) Never (1) Less than monthly (2) Monthly (3) Weekly (4) Daily or almost daily
6. How often during the last year have you been unable to remember what happened the night before because you had been drinking?
(0) Never (1) Less than monthly (2) Monthly (3) Weekly (4) Daily or almost daily
7. How often during the last year have you needed an alcoholic drink first thing in the morning to get yourself going after a night of heavy drinking?
(0) Never (1) Less than monthly (2) Monthly (3) Weekly (4) Daily or almost daily
8. How often during the last year have you had a feeling of guilt or remorse after drinking?
(0) Never (1) Less than monthly (2) Monthly (3) Weekly (4) Daily or almost daily
9. Have you or someone else been injured as a result of your drinking?
(0) No (2) Yes, but not in the last year (4) Yes, during the last year
10. Has a relative, friend, doctor, or another health professional expressed concern about your drinking or suggested you cut down?
(0) No (2) Yes, but not in the last year (4) Yes, during the last year
Add up the points associated with your answers above. A total score of 8 or more indicates harmful drinking behavior and it is recommended you speak to your doctor or a mental health specialist.
