The «Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test» (AUDIT) was developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and is used to identify individuals with hazardous or harmful alcohol use.
Use the following quantities for a drink containing alcohol («standard drinks»):
Risk level:
Recommended intervention:
Points | Risk level | Intervention |
---|---|---|
≤ 7 | I (unproblematic alcohol use) | Alcohol education |
8-15 | II (problematic alcohol use possible) | Simple advice |
16–19 | III (problematic alcohol use) | Simple advice, brief counseling, and continued monitoring |
≥ 20 | IV (Possible alcohol dependence) | Referral to specialist for diagnostic, evaluation and treatment |