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How often do you have a drink containing alcohol?
How often do you have a drink containing alcohol?
How many units of alcohol do you drink on a typical day when you are drinking?
How many units of alcohol do you drink on a typical day when you are drinking?
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?
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?
A total of 5 or more on the AUDIT C is a positive screen.
A total of 5 or more on the AUDIT C is a positive screen.
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A score of 0 to 4 on the AUDIT C indicates higher risk.
A score of 0 to 4 on the AUDIT C indicates higher risk.
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A score of 8 to 10 on the AUDIT C indicates possible dependence.
A score of 8 to 10 on the AUDIT C indicates possible dependence.
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What should a person do if they have a score of 5 or more on the AUDIT C and time permits?
What should a person do if they have a score of 5 or more on the AUDIT C and time permits?
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How often during the last year have you found that you were not able to stop drinking once you had started?
How often during the last year have you found that you were not able to stop drinking once you had started?
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How often during the last year have you failed to do what was normally expected from you because of your drinking?
How often during the last year have you failed to do what was normally expected from you because of your drinking?
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How often during the last year have you needed an alcoholic drink in the morning to get yourself going after a heavy drinking session?
How often during the last year have you needed an alcoholic drink in the morning to get yourself going after a heavy drinking session?
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How often during the last year have you had a feeling of guilt or remorse after drinking?
How often during the last year have you had a feeling of guilt or remorse after drinking?
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How often during the last year have you been unable to remember what happened the night before because you had been drinking?
How often during the last year have you been unable to remember what happened the night before because you had been drinking?
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Have you or somebody else been injured as a result of your drinking?
Have you or somebody else been injured as a result of your drinking?
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Has a relative or friend, doctor or other health worker been concerned about your drinking or suggested that you cut down?
Has a relative or friend, doctor or other health worker been concerned about your drinking or suggested that you cut down?
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A total of 0 to 7 on the full AUDIT indicates low risk.
A total of 0 to 7 on the full AUDIT indicates low risk.
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A total of 8 to 15 on the full AUDIT indicates possible dependence.
A total of 8 to 15 on the full AUDIT indicates possible dependence.
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A total of 20 or more on the full AUDIT indicates possible dependence.
A total of 20 or more on the full AUDIT indicates possible dependence.
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How many alcohol units does a pint of "regular" beer, lager or cider contain?
How many alcohol units does a pint of "regular" beer, lager or cider contain?
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How many alcohol units does a pint of "strong" or "premium" beer, lager or cider contain?
How many alcohol units does a pint of "strong" or "premium" beer, lager or cider contain?
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How many alcohol units does a 275ml bottle of regular lager contain?
How many alcohol units does a 275ml bottle of regular lager contain?
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How many alcohol units does a 440ml can of "regular" lager or cider contain?
How many alcohol units does a 440ml can of "regular" lager or cider contain?
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How many alcohol units does a 440ml can of "super strength" lager contains?
How many alcohol units does a 440ml can of "super strength" lager contains?
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How many alcohol units does a 250ml glass of wine (12%) contain?
How many alcohol units does a 250ml glass of wine (12%) contain?
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How many alcohol units does a 75cl bottle of wine (12%) contain?
How many alcohol units does a 75cl bottle of wine (12%) contain?
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How many alcohol units does half a small glass of wine contain?
How many alcohol units does half a small glass of wine contain?
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How many alcohol units does a single measure of spirits contain?
How many alcohol units does a single measure of spirits contain?
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How many alcohol units does a small glass of sherry contain?
How many alcohol units does a small glass of sherry contain?
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Study Notes
Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT C)
- This tool assesses alcohol consumption and harm.
- It uses questions from the full AUDIT test.
- Scoring system:
- 0-4: Low risk
- 5-7: Increasing risk
- 8-10: Higher risk
- 11-12: Possible dependence
- Scoring: A total of 5 or more is a positive screen.
- If a score of 5 or more is obtained, continue with the remaining alcohol harm questions on the full AUDIT test (not presented here).
AUDIT C Questions and Scoring (Consumption Portion)
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How often do you have a drink containing alcohol?
- Scoring: 0=Never, 1=Monthly or less, 2=2-4 times per month, 3=2-3 times per week, 4=4 or more times per week
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How many units of alcohol do you drink on a typical day when you are drinking?
- Scoring: 0=0-2, 1=3-4, 2=5-6, 3=7-9, 4=10 or more
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How often have you had 6 or more units (female) or 8 or more units (male) on a single occasion in the last year?
- Scoring: 0=Never, 1=Less than monthly, 2=Monthly, 3=Weekly, 4=Daily or almost daily
Additional AUDIT Assessment Questions (Not in AUDIT C)
- How often during the last year have you found that you were not able to stop drinking once you had started? 0=Never, 1=Less than monthly, 2=Monthly, 3=Weekly, 4=Daily or almost daily
- How often during the last year have you failed to do what was normally expected from you because of your drinking? 0=Never, 1=Less than monthly, 2=Monthly, 3=Weekly, 4=Daily or almost daily
- How often during the last year have you needed an alcoholic drink in the morning to get yourself going after a heavy drinking session? 0=Never, 1=Less than monthly, 2=Monthly, 3=Weekly, 4=Daily or almost daily
- How often during the last year have you had a feeling of guilt or remorse after drinking? 0=Never, 1=Less than monthly, 2=Monthly, 3=Weekly, 4=Daily or almost daily
- How often during the last year have you been unable to remember what happened the night before because you had been drinking? 0=Never, 1=Less than monthly, 2=Monthly, 3=Weekly, 4=Daily or almost daily
- Have you or somebody else been injured as a result of your drinking? 0=No / 1=Yes, but not in the last year / 2 = Yes, during the last year
- Has a relative or friend, doctor or other health worker been concerned about your drinking or suggested that you cut down? 0=No / 1=Yes, but not in the last year / 2 = Yes, during the last year.
Additional Information
- The AUDIT scoring system considers additional questions to determine a full AUDIT score (not shown here).
- A separate alcohol unit reference guide is provided for understanding standard drink sizes. (details included in another section).
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This quiz evaluates alcohol consumption and potential harm using the AUDIT C tool. It provides a scoring system that categorizes risk levels based on responses to questions about drinking habits. A score of 5 or more indicates an increased risk, prompting further assessment.
