AUDIT Alcohol Consumption Questions (AUDIT-C) Clinical Calculator and Pathways - Guideline Central

AUDIT Alcohol Consumption Questions (AUDIT-C)

Alcohol screen to identify patients who are hazardous drinkers or have active alcohol use disorders

How often do you have a drink containing alcohol?

How many standard drinks containing alcohol do you have on a typical day?

How often do you have six or more drinks on one occasion?

Interpretation:

  • Men, a score of 4 or more is considered positive, optimal for identifying hazardous drinking or active alcohol use disorders.
  • Women, a score of 3 or more is considered positive, optimal for identifying hazardous drinking or active alcohol use disorders.
  • NOTE: If all points are from Question 1, assume the patient is drinking below recommended limits and the medical provider should review the patient's alcohol intake during the past few months.
Source: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
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