Alcohol Use Test (AUDIT-C)
Three short questions about your drinking habits, based on the World Health Organization’s AUDIT-C questionnaire. It takes about a minute to complete.
Instructions
This short test will help you take an honest look at your drinking habits.
As you answer the three questions, think about the past 12 months. One standard drink is about 10 g of pure alcohol — roughly a small beer (250 ml), a small glass of wine (100 ml) or a single shot of spirits (30 ml).
Important: This test does not replace a professional diagnosis. If your result worries you, talk to a doctor or an addiction specialist.
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These questionnaires are optional. They often cover overlapping feelings and do not show that you have another condition. You do not need to take them all.
Instrument and source information
AUDIT-C (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test—Consumption) · World Health Organization
Published cutoffs do not validate edited questions, translations or added score bands. Use them as informational context. If you are concerned, seek a professional assessment regardless of your score.
This test is for information only and does not replace a professional diagnosis. Whatever your result, if you have any concerns about your drinking, talk to a doctor or an addiction specialist who can carry out a full assessment and suggest appropriate support.
Source: AUDIT-C consists of the three consumption questions from the AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test). Babor TF, Higgins-Biddle JC, Saunders JB, Monteiro MG. AUDIT: The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test — Guidelines for Use in Primary Care, 2nd ed. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2001 (WHO/MSD/MSB/01.6a). The AUDIT-C short form and its thresholds were described by Bush et al. (1998) and Bradley et al. (2007).
Note: the World Health Organization does not endorse HelpClinic or its services.
Common questions
Can this questionnaire diagnose a condition?
No. It is a snapshot based on how you report feeling at this time. It cannot confirm or rule out a condition.
Do I need an email, and how long is my result kept?
No. You can see your result without an account or email. Email is optional, for one requested report. The waitlist has a separate checkbox, unchecked by default. Private access lasts 30 days. Expired results are deleted from the active database within one day of expiry. Backups have separate retention periods described in the privacy policy.
What can I do next?
Choose a small step that suits you. If you are worried, speak with a qualified professional regardless of your score. Related questionnaires are optional and do not provide diagnoses.
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