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AUDIT — Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test

WHO 10-item questionnaire to identify hazardous/harmful alcohol use and alcohol dependence.

How often do you have a drink containing alcohol?

How many standard drinks on a typical drinking day?

How often do you have 6+ drinks on one occasion?

Unable to stop drinking once started (past year)

Failed to do what was expected because of drinking (past year)

Needed a first drink in the morning after heavy session (past year)

Felt guilt or remorse after drinking (past year)

Unable to remember what happened the night before (past year)

Someone injured as a result of your drinking

Relative/doctor/health worker concerned about drinking or suggested you cut down

References

Saunders JB, et al. Development of the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT). Addiction. 1993;88(6):791-804.

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