Substance use
AUDIT-C Alcohol Screener
The brief 3-item version of the WHO alcohol screen.
About this test
The AUDIT-C is the first three questions of the WHO AUDIT and focuses on how much and how often you drink. It is a fast screen for risky drinking; higher scores suggest a fuller check with the full AUDIT.
What your score means
| Score | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| 0–3 | Low risk |
| 4–7 | Increased risk |
| 8–12 | Higher risk |
Frequently asked questions
How does the AUDIT-C relate to the AUDIT?
It is the first three questions of the WHO AUDIT, focused on consumption. A raised AUDIT-C usually leads to the full 10-item AUDIT.
What score is a concern?
A total of about 4 or more (commonly 4 for men, 3 for women) suggests risky drinking worth a fuller check.
Related screenings
AUDITAlcohol Use Disorders Test (AUDIT)CAGECAGE Alcohol QuestionnaireCAGE-AIDCAGE-AID (Alcohol & Drugs)
Source: Bush et al. (1998), from the WHO AUDIT. Free to use.