AUDIT-C Calculator
Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test - Consumption questionnaire for alcohol screening
AUDIT-C Alcohol Screening Test
AUDIT-C uses different risk thresholds for males and females
Question 1: How often did you drink alcohol?
In the past year...
Question 2: How many drinks did you have on an average drinking day?
On a typical day when you were drinking...
Question 3: How often did you have 6 or more drinks at once?
In the past year...
Your AUDIT-C Results
Assessment
No alcohol consumption reported
Recommendation
Continue abstaining from alcohol or maintain zero consumption
Risk Thresholds (Male)
Important Medical Disclaimer
This screening tool is for educational purposes only and cannot replace professional medical assessment. If you are concerned about your alcohol use, please consult with a healthcare provider, addiction counselor, or contact your local substance abuse treatment services.
Example AUDIT-C Scenarios
Low Risk Example (Female)
• Drinks 2-4 times per month (2 points)
• Usually has 1-2 drinks (1 point)
• Never has 6+ drinks at once (0 points)
Total: 3 points - Moderate risk for females
Moderate Risk Example (Male)
• Drinks 2-3 times per week (3 points)
• Usually has 3-4 drinks (2 points)
• Has 6+ drinks monthly (2 points)
Total: 7 points - Moderate risk for males
High Risk Example
• Drinks 4+ times per week (4 points)
• Usually has 7-9 drinks (4 points)
• Has 6+ drinks weekly (3 points)
Total: 11 points - High risk (any gender)
What is AUDIT-C?
Purpose
Quick 3-question screening tool to identify alcohol misuse and hazardous drinking patterns
Usage
Widely used in primary care, emergency departments, and psychiatric settings
Validation
Derived from the full 10-question AUDIT test with proven reliability
Safe Drinking Guidelines
US Guidelines
- • Men: ≤14 drinks per week
- • Women: ≤7 drinks per week
- • Spread over 3+ days
- • Include alcohol-free days
One Standard Drink
- • 12 oz beer (5% alcohol)
- • 5 oz wine (12% alcohol)
- • 1.5 oz spirits (40% alcohol)
When to Seek Help
AUDIT-C score indicates moderate to high risk
Concerned about your drinking patterns
Others have expressed concern
Alcohol affects work, relationships, or health
Contact your healthcare provider, call SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357
Understanding the AUDIT-C Test
What is AUDIT-C?
The AUDIT-C (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test - Consumption) is a 3-question screening tool designed to identify persons who are hazardous drinkers or have active alcohol use disorders. It's derived from the longer 10-question AUDIT test and focuses specifically on alcohol consumption patterns.
Clinical Applications
- •Primary care screening for alcohol problems
- •Emergency department assessments
- •Psychiatric intake evaluations
- •Population health surveys
Gender Differences
AUDIT-C uses different scoring thresholds for men and women because of biological differences in alcohol metabolism and lower risk thresholds for women.
Male Thresholds
≥4 points indicates possible alcohol misuse
Female Thresholds
≥3 points indicates possible alcohol misuse
Remember: These are screening guidelines. Individual factors like medications, health conditions, and pregnancy affect safe drinking limits.