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AUDIT-C Alcohol Consumption Calculator

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This calculator uses the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test-Consumption (AUDIT-C) questionnaire to screen for hazardous drinking or active alcohol use disorders.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter 1. How often do you have a drink containing alcohol?, 2. How many standard drinks containing alcohol do you have on a typical day when you are drinking?, and 3. How often do you have six or more drinks on one occasion? in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Total Score and Interpretation in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Low Risk - Occasional Drinker

1. How often do you have a drink containing alcohol?: Monthly or less; 2. How many standard drinks containing alcohol do you have on a typical day when you are drinking?: 1 or 2; 3. How often do you have six or more drinks on one occasion?: Never

Total Score: 1; Interpretation: Low Risk

Low Risk - Never Drinks

1. How often do you have a drink containing alcohol?: Never; 2. How many standard drinks containing alcohol do you have on a typical day when you are drinking?: 1 or 2; 3. How often do you have six or more drinks on one occasion?: Never

Total Score: 0; Interpretation: Low Risk

Medium Risk - Moderate Drinking

1. How often do you have a drink containing alcohol?: 2 to 3 times a week; 2. How many standard drinks containing alcohol do you have on a typical day when you are drinking?: 3 or 4; 3. How often do you have six or more drinks on one occasion?: Never

Total Score: 4; Interpretation: Medium Risk

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Important

Use the result as an estimate and confirm any medical decisions with a qualified professional.