AUDIT Alcohol Assessment Quiz

AUDIT Assessment History

The AUDIT screening tool is a 10-question test that was developed to assess drinking habits, alcohol consumption and alcohol-related issues. The alcohol quiz was designed to be used worldwide and was validated in a study that included patients from six countries. It has been proven by various studies to be reliable and valid in detecting alcoholic tendencies. Although it has been used for both genders, and various age groups and ethnicities, studies indicate that the AUDIT alcohol screening tool works very well with college students, women and members of minority groups. There is also a shortened version, referred to as the AUDIT alcohol consumption questions (AUDIT-C), that can be used in a doctor’s office.

What the AUDIT Assessment Reveals

After various methodical screenings, the AUDIT alcohol assessment questions were found to be an effective gauge of the severity of alcohol dependence. The more alcohol-related problems, the higher the AUDIT score. This information was beneficial in treatment planning, and highly successful in identifying people who engaged in hazardous drinking. Both the specificity and sensitivity for the AUDIT assessment for alcohol abuse have been found to be high.

Scoring the AUDIT Alcohol Assessment

Each response to the AUDIT has a number attached to it, and scoring is based on a point scale from 0 to 4. Most questions address the frequency of specific alcohol abuse behaviors and measure various domains of alcohol problems. Others vary for each participant. A score of 8 or more in men and 7 in women indicates a high probability of dangerous alcohol consumption. A score of 20 or more suggests alcohol dependence. The results of the AUDIT alcohol test are intended only as the first step in detecting alcoholism and should not be seen as an official diagnosis.