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What Is the AUDIT Alcohol Screening?

How Is the AUDIT Scored?

What Do My AUDIT Results Mean?

AUDIT scores range from 0 to 40. Score 0–7: Zone I, lower risk. Score 8–15: Zone II, hazardous use. Score 16–19: Zone III, harmful use. Score 20–40: Zone IV, possible dependence.

Reviewed by Jason Ramirez, CADC-II

Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC-II) · 11 years of clinical experience

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What is this?

The AUDIT is a 10-question WHO-validated alcohol use screening tool used in clinical and primary care settings.

Who needs it?

Anyone wanting to understand their relationship with alcohol using a clinically recognized instrument.

Bottom line

AUDIT scores help identify drinking patterns on a standardized scale — results are informational and not a clinical diagnosis.

Reviewed by Jason Ramirez, CADC-II

Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC-II) · 11 years of clinical experience

Published: Updated:
WHOPublic Domain

AUDIT Alcohol Use Screen

A World Health Organization screening tool that helps you reflect on your relationship with alcohol. Non-judgmental, private, and educational.

🔒 100% Private ~3 Minutes📋 10 Questions

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Reviewed by Jason Ramirez, CADC-II with 11 years of clinical experience in substance abuse counseling.

Last reviewed: March 2026

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Before you begin

This self-check uses the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT), a 10-item screening tool developed by the World Health Organization. It is in the public domain and can be used freely.

Please understand:

  • This is not a diagnosis and does not replace professional evaluation.
  • Results are educational only — they describe symptom levels, not clinical conditions.
  • Only a qualified healthcare professional can diagnose or treat conditions.
  • Your answers are processed entirely in your browser and are never stored or transmitted.
  • If you are in immediate danger or having thoughts of self-harm, please contact emergency services or a crisis hotline now.

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