Alcohol, tobacco and other substances
Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT)
Score interpretation for Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT)
Reference information · Score-entry tool
- Last content update
- 2026-10-26
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- Score-entry tool
| Field | Instrument context |
|---|---|
| Version | AUDIT; WHO ten-question adult form |
| Respondent | Self-report or interviewer |
| Purpose | Score interpretation for Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) |
Licensed clinician questionnaire
Complete the exact instrument items using your licence-specific clinician access. Sign-in alone does not grant access. Administration is for the enrolled population covered by your licence.
Clinician score entry
Enter the total from the completed WHO AUDIT using its item-specific scores and appropriate standard-drink definition.
Scores stay in this page’s memory. Reset or leave the page to clear them. Use the exact instrument version and its authorized form.
Administration
Enter the total from the completed WHO AUDIT using its item-specific scores and appropriate standard-drink definition.
Scoring method
The ten question scores sum to 0–40; the WHO framework uses boundaries at 8, 16 and 20.
Interpretation & limitations
- The displayed WHO zones organize assessment needs; they do not establish alcohol dependence or select treatment.
- Lower screening thresholds may be appropriate in particular populations. Withdrawal, intoxication and medical complications need separate assessment.
- A score does not specify current withdrawal severity.