AUDIT-C Alcohol Use Self-Check
A free, confidential 3-question screen for risky drinking patterns, developed from the WHO AUDIT.
About This Assessment
The AUDIT-C is a 3-item screen derived from the World Health Organization’s Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT). It identifies drinking patterns that may be hazardous to your health or suggest an alcohol use disorder. A "standard drink" means a 12 oz beer, 5 oz glass of wine, or 1.5 oz shot of liquor. This check takes about 1 minute.
Instructions: Answer about your alcohol use over the past year. Select the answer that best describes your experience.
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If you are in crisis, or if you or someone else is in danger because of alcohol or substance use, please reach out for support:
This screening tool is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose any mental health condition or replace professional evaluation.
The AUDIT-C screens for hazardous drinking patterns; it does not diagnose alcohol use disorder. Standard cut-points are 3+ for women and 4+ for men. Discuss your results with a healthcare professional for proper interpretation — and never stop heavy regular drinking abruptly without medical guidance.
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About the AUDIT-C
The AUDIT-C is the 3-question consumption subset of the World Health Organization’s 10-item Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test, validated by Bush and colleagues for routine screening. It asks about drinking frequency, typical quantity, and heavy-episode frequency over the past year. Scores of 3+ (women) or 4+ (men) suggest a pattern worth discussing with a professional; higher scores suggest greater risk.
How scores are interpreted
Source & license: Bush, K., Kivlahan, D. R., McDonell, M. B., Fihn, S. D., & Bradley, K. A. (1998). The AUDIT alcohol consumption questions (AUDIT-C): An effective brief screening test for problem drinking. Archives of Internal Medicine, 158(16), 1789–1795. The AUDIT was developed by the World Health Organization and is freely available for clinical and research use.
When to seek professional help
If alcohol is affecting your health, relationships, work, mood, or sleep — or if cutting down has been harder than expected — a confidential conversation with a professional is a strong next step. If your screening results suggest you may benefit from professional support, our licensed therapists serve clients in person in Bentonville and via telehealth throughout Arkansas. Call (479) 259-1390 or book a free 15-minute consultation.
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