What is the AUDIT test?

The AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test) is a validated 10-question screening tool developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1982. It is widely used in clinical and public health settings to identify individuals with hazardous or harmful alcohol use.

What do the AUDIT scores mean?

Scores 0–7 indicate low risk. Scores 8–15 suggest hazardous or harmful alcohol use. Scores 16–19 indicate harmful use with a high likelihood of dependence. Scores 20–40 indicate probable dependence. Higher scores always warrant a conversation with a healthcare professional.

Is this tool confidential?

Yes. All answers are processed entirely in your browser. No data is sent to any server, and nothing is stored after you close the page.

How long does the test take?

Most people complete all 10 questions in under two minutes.

Does a high score mean I have a disorder?

A high score indicates elevated risk and warrants professional evaluation, but it is not a clinical diagnosis. Only a qualified healthcare provider can diagnose an alcohol use disorder.

Can I retake the test?

Yes. Click "Retake Test" after seeing your results to start over with all questions reset.

AUDIT Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test

Answer 10 WHO-validated questions to screen for hazardous, harmful, or dependent alcohol use and get your AUDIT score with risk interpretation.

Question 1 of 10

About AUDIT

The AUDIT questionnaire was developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and is validated in over 30 countries. It screens for hazardous use, harmful use, and possible dependence across three domains.

Q1–3: Alcohol consumption frequency and quantity

Q4–6: Dependence symptoms

Q7–10: Alcohol-related harm

Score 0–7Low risk

Score 8–15Hazardous use

Score 16–19Harmful use

Score 20–40Possible dependence

Summary

The AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test) is a 10-item screening questionnaire developed by the World Health Organization to detect hazardous and harmful alcohol consumption. It covers three domains: alcohol consumption (questions 1–3), alcohol dependence symptoms (questions 4–6), and alcohol-related harm (questions 7–10). Scores range from 0 to 40, with higher scores indicating greater risk.

How it works

Answer each of the 10 questions honestly by selecting the option that best describes your drinking over the past 12 months.
Each answer is assigned a numeric value from 0 to 4.
Your total score is calculated automatically after the final question.
The score is mapped to one of four risk zones: low risk, hazardous use, harmful use, or possible dependence.
Review the interpretation and, if indicated, consider speaking with a healthcare professional.

Use cases

Self-assessment of alcohol consumption habits.
Primary care screening before a clinical visit.
Employee wellness programs that include substance use screening.
Research and public health surveys requiring a validated alcohol instrument.
Understanding whether personal drinking patterns exceed low-risk guidelines.
Follow-up tracking after a period of reduced drinking.

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Last updated: 2026-06-04 · Reviewed by Nham Vu