Is your drinking worth a closer look?
Ten questions from the AUDIT, the alcohol screening test developed by the World Health Organization. It takes about two minutes.
One drink means one standard drink: a small can or bottle of beer, a small glass of wine or a single measure of spirits.
About this self-check
The questions come from the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT), developed by the World Health Organization and used by doctors around the world. Scores from 0 to 7 suggest lower risk, 8 to 15 increasing risk, 16 to 19 higher risk, and 20 or more possible dependence. It is a screening tool, not a diagnosis, and only a doctor can tell you what your result means for you.
Source: Babor TF, Higgins-Biddle JC, Saunders JB, Monteiro MG. AUDIT: The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test. Guidelines for Use in Primary Care. 2nd ed. World Health Organization; 2001.
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