AUDIT-C (AUDIT alcohol consumption questions) - this is a validated screening tool that is quick and usable in a consultation.
Questions | 0 points | 1 point | 2 point | 3 point | 4 point | Your score |
How often do you have a drink containing alcohol? | Never | Monthly or less | 2-4 times per month | 2-3 times per week | 4+ times per week | |
How many units of alcohol do you drink on a typical day when you are drinking? | 1-2 | 3-4 | 5-6 | 7-9 | 10+ | |
How often have you had 6 or more units if female, or 8 or more if male, on a single occasion in the last year |
Never | Less than monthly | monthly | weekly | daily or almost daily |
Scoring:
A total of 5+ indicates increasing or higher risk drinking.
An overall total score of 5 or above is AUDIT-C positive.
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