AUDIT-C Screening Questions

Answer these 3 questions about your alcohol consumption in the past year.

1. How often do you have a drink containing alcohol?

Never

Monthly or less

2-4 times a month

2-3 times a week

4 or more times a week

2. How many drinks containing alcohol do you have on a typical day when you are drinking?

1 or 2

3 or 4

5 or 6

7 to 9

10 or more

3. How often do you have 6 or more drinks on one occasion?

Never

Less than monthly

Monthly

Weekly

Daily or almost daily

Gender Select gender Male Female

Your biological gender (affects scoring thresholds)

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About AUDIT-C

The AUDIT-C is a 3-question screening tool for alcohol use disorders. It's a shortened version of the full AUDIT questionnaire, focusing on consumption patterns.

Risk Categories:

• Low Risk: Below threshold
• Moderate Risk: At threshold
• High Risk: Well above threshold

What AUDIT-C Measures:

• • Drinking frequency
• • Typical quantity consumed
• • Binge drinking episodes
• • Risk of alcohol use disorder

Limitations:

• • Screening tool only
• • Not a diagnostic test
• • Self-reported data
• • Should be followed by full assessment

Important Note:

This tool is for educational purposes only. It does not provide a diagnosis. If you're concerned about your alcohol use, please consult a healthcare professional.