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
The AUDIT is a 10-question WHO-validated alcohol use screening tool used in clinical and primary care settings.
Anyone wanting to understand their relationship with alcohol using a clinically recognized instrument.
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
AUDIT Alcohol Use Screen
A World Health Organization screening tool that helps you reflect on your relationship with alcohol. Non-judgmental, private, and educational.
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
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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