AUDIT Alcohol Questionnaire (Full 10 Questions)

Score all 10 AUDIT questions and see the alcohol risk zone.

By Dr Amer Sheikh, GP Updated 17 October 2026 Clinical review pending

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AUDIT scoring

Score	Zone	Action
0–7	Lower risk	Brief feedback
8–15	Increasing risk	Brief advice
16–19	Higher risk	Extended brief intervention; consider referral
20–40	Possible dependence	Refer to specialist services

Safety

Assess withdrawal risk before any reduction. Do not advise people who may be dependent to stop abruptly (NICE CG115).

Frequently asked questions

What AUDIT score means dependence?

20 or more suggests possible dependence.

Who developed the AUDIT?

The World Health Organization.

Should I start with AUDIT-C?

Yes. Use AUDIT-C first, then the full AUDIT if it scores 5 or more.

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References

Babor TF, Higgins-Biddle JC, Saunders JB, Monteiro MG. AUDIT: guidelines for use in primary care. World Health Organization, 2001.
NICE. Alcohol-use disorders: diagnosis, assessment and management of harmful drinking and alcohol dependence. CG115. nice.org.uk/guidance/cg115

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