Take this brief Alcohol Use Quiz that screens for both at-risk drinking (drinking alone) and alcohol abuse, and dependence (heavy drinking) that may interfere with life or cause distress. This screening quiz may suggest seeking the advice of a health professional. While not a diagnosis, this audit (Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test) was developed by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Print this quiz and answer all questions truthfully.
1. How often do you have an alcoholic beverage?
(0) never, (1) monthly, (2) 2 to 4 times per month, (3) 2 to 3 times per week,
(4) 4 or more times per week.
2. How many alcoholic drinks do you have in a typical day when you do drink?
(0) 1 or 2, (1) 3 or 4, (2) 5 to 6, (3) 7 to 9, (4) 10 or more.
3. How often do you have six or more alcoholic drinks on one occasion?
(0) never, (1) less than monthly, (2) monthly, (3) weekly, (4) daily or nearly every day.
4. How often during the last year were you unable to stop drinking once you started?
(0) never, (1) less than monthly, (2) monthly, (3) weekly, (4) daily or nearly every day.
5. How often were you unable to complete your responsibilities due to drinking too much?
(0) never, (1) less than monthly, (2) monthly, (3) weekly, (4) daily or nearly every day.
6. How often do you need to begin your day with a drink?
0) never, (1) less than monthly, (2) monthly, (3) weekly, (4) daily or nearly every day.
7. How often do you feel guilt or remorse after excessive drinking?
(0) never, (1) less than monthly, (2) monthly, (3) weekly, (4) daily or nearly every day.
8. How often, during the past year, could you not remember the night before due to excessive drinking?
(0) never, (1) less than monthly, (2) monthly, (3) weekly, (4) daily or nearly every day.
9. Have you ever been injured as a result of your drinking?
(0) never, (2) yes but over a year ago, (4) yes during the past year.
10. Has anyone expressed concern about your drinking or suggested you cut down?
(0) never, (2) yes but over a year ago, (4) yes during the past year.
Now total your score.
A score of 3 or less indicates your drinking is not excessive.
A score of 4 to 7 indicates that you should examine you drinking habits and consider cutting down or quitting completely.
A score of 8 is a positive test score indicating an unhealthy alcohol use.
A higher score indicates professional help should be sought.
This report is not a diagnosis. We hope this information can guide you toward improving your life.
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