Alcohol Use Disorders ID Test

Alcohol Use Disorders ID Test

The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) is a 10-item screening tool developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to assess alcohol consumption patterns and identify individuals at risk of alcohol use disorders (AUDs). It covers alcohol consumption frequency, quantity, binge drinking, symptoms of dependence, and adverse consequences of alcohol use. The AUDIT provides a total score that helps healthcare professionals identify individuals who may need further assessment or intervention for alcohol-related issues.

Brief overview of the AUDIT:

Purpose: To screen for excessive drinking and help identify persons who would benefit from reducing or ceasing alcohol consumption.

Format: It consists of 10 questions that cover three domains:

  • Alcohol consumption (questions 1-3)
  • Drinking behavior and dependence (questions 4-6)
  • Consequences or problems related to drinking (questions 7-10)

Scoring: Each question has a set of responses, and each response has a score ranging from 0 to 4. The scores are then added up for a total that can range from 0 to

Interpretation: Generally, scores are interpreted as follows:

  • 0-7: Low risk
  • 8-15: Medium risk
  • 16-19: High risk
  • 20+: Possible dependence