AUDIT Alcohol Use Test — WHO Screening Online

The AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test) is a 10-item WHO screening tool for hazardous drinking and alcohol-related harm. It can indicate whether your drinking patterns may be worth discussing with a professional — it does not diagnose alcohol use disorder.

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At a glance

10 questions
~5 minutes
0–40 total score
Validated
WHO — Saunders et al. (1993)

What the AUDIT measures

The AUDIT covers alcohol consumption, drinking behaviours, and alcohol-related problems — including frequency, quantity, binge drinking, inability to stop, neglected obligations, morning drinking, guilt, injury, and concern from others.

Who should take this screening

Consider the AUDIT if you wonder whether your drinking is affecting health, work, or relationships, or if others have expressed concern. Honest answers produce the most useful screening result.

How AUDIT scoring works

WHO-defined zones describe increasing levels of risk — not a formal diagnosis.

0–7Low risk — continue mindful habits
8–15Hazardous use — may be worth discussing with a professional
16–19Harmful use — clinical conversation often recommended
20–40Possible dependence — professional assessment is advisable

Ready to take the AUDIT?

Start with a clinically validated, confidential assessment. No waiting list, no appointment needed — just clarity, and a report your GP can act on today.

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What happens after you complete the screening

Immediate zone indication, confidential results, and optional GP-ready documentation for addiction medicine or primary care discussions.

Frequently asked questions

Scores of 8+ suggest hazardous use in WHO guidelines. A professional can interpret your result in context — the AUDIT does not diagnose on its own.

Clinical sources

Saunders JB, Aasland OG, Babor TF, de la Fuente JR, Grant M. Development of the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT): WHO Collaborative Project. Addiction. 1993;88(6):791-804.

AUDIT © World Health Organization.

Important information

AUDIT screening is informational only. Seek urgent care for acute intoxication or withdrawal — this tool is not emergency support.

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Need broader mental health support?

Alcohol use often co-occurs with mood and anxiety — additional screenings may help.