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AUDIT-C

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AUDIT-C (AUDIT alcohol consumption questions) - this is a validated screening tool that is quick and usable in a consultation.

Questions

0 points

1 point

2 point

3 point

4 point

Your score

How often do you have a drink containing alcohol?

Never

Monthly or less

2-4 times per month

2-3 times per week

4+ times per week

How many units of alcohol do you drink on a typical day when you are drinking?

1-2

3-4

5-6

7-9

10+

How often have you had 6 or more units if female, or 8 or more if male, on a single occasion in the last year

 

Never

Less than monthly

monthly

weekly

daily or almost daily

Scoring:

A total of 5+ indicates increasing or higher risk drinking.

An overall total score of 5 or above is AUDIT-C positive.


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