The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) Explained
If you’re concerned about your own drinking or someone else’s, this assessment tool from WHO could be a first step in knowing if help is needed.
If you’re concerned about your own drinking or someone else’s, this assessment tool from WHO could be a first step in knowing if help is needed.
If your drinking is causing you concern, or you’re worried about someone else’s drinking, it may be time to seek advice.
The first step is determining whether you might be at risk of a drinking problem and, if so, how severe it is. Reliable tools are available to guide you, including the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test, or AUDIT, developed by the World Health Organization (1). It is a brief assessment widely used by health practitioners around the world. It can help identify whether you are at risk and next steps in getting help.
The Drinking Self-Assessment Test offered here is based on the AUDIT. It reflects WHO’s original screening questions and scoring. This self-assessment test distinguishes three categories– “low-risk”, “risky”, and “problem” drinking, based on the AUDIT score:
Whatever your score on the Drinking Self-Assessment Test, only a qualified professional can assess your particular case and the severity of your risk. We encourage you to follow up with a health expert who can re-administer the test to confirm the results and advise you about the intervention or treatment options most appropriate for you.