AUDIT-C

Last reviewed 01/2018

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.