AUDIT DASHscreeningtools
AUDIT DASHscreeningtools
AUDIT DASHscreeningtools
Drinking alcohol can affect your health and some medications you may take. Please help
us provide you with the best medical care by answering the questions below.
1.5 oz.
12 oz. 5 oz.
One drink equals: wine
liquor
beer (one shot)
0 1 2 3 4
I II III IV
0 8 16 20
For clinician:
Clinician Name:____________________________ Date: _______________AUDIT Zone: ___________
AUDIT-C - Overview
The AUDIT-C is a 3-item alcohol screen that can help identify persons who are hazardous
drinkers or have active alcohol use disorders (including alcohol abuse or dependence).
The AUDIT-C is a modified version of the 10 question AUDIT instrument.
Clinical Utility
The AUDIT-C is a brief alcohol screen that reliably identifies patients who are hazardous
drinkers or have active alcohol use disorders.
Scoring
The AUDIT-C is scored on a scale of 0-12.
Each AUDIT-C question has 5 answer choices. Points allotted are:
a = 0 points, b = 1 point, c = 2 points, d = 3 points, e = 4 points
n In men, a score of 4 or more is considered positive, optimal for identifying hazardous
drinking or active alcohol use disorders.
n In women, a score of 3 or more is considered positive (same as above).
n However, when the points are all from Question #1 alone (#2 & #3 are zero), it can be
assumed that the patient is drinking below recommended limits and it is suggested that the
provider review the patients alcohol intake over the past few months to confirm accuracy.3
n Generally, the higher the score, the more likely it is that the patients drinking is affecting his
or her safety.
Psychometric Properties
For identifying patients with heavy/hazardous drinking and/or Active-DSM alcohol
abuse or dependence
Men1 Women2
3 Sens: 0.95 / Spec. 0.60 Sens: 0.66 / Spec. 0.94
4 Sens: 0.86 / Spec. 0.72 Sens: 0.48 / Spec. 0.99
1. Bush K, Kivlahan DR, McDonell MB, et al. The AUDIT Alcohol Consumption Questions (AUDIT-C): An effective
brief screening test for problem drinking. Arch Internal Med. 1998 (3): 1789-1795.
2. Bradley KA, Bush KR, Epler AJ, et al. Two brief alcohol-screening tests from the Alcohol Use Disorders
Identification Test (AUDIT): Validation in a female veterans affairs patient population. Arch Internal Med Vol
163, April 2003: 821-829.
3. Frequently Asked Questions guide to using the AUDIT-C can be found via the website:
www.oqp.med.va.gov/general/uploads/FAQ%20AUDIT-C
STABLE RESOURCE TOOLKIT
AUDIT-C Questionnaire
2. How many standard drinks containing alcohol do you have on a typical day?
a. 1 or 2
b. 3 or 4
c. 5 or 6
d. 7 to 9
e. 10 or more
1. Have you used drugs other than those required for medical
No Yes
reasons?
3. Are you unable to stop using drugs when you want to? No Yes
5. Do you ever feel bad or guilty about your drug use? No Yes
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For clinician:
Clinician Name:____________________________ Date: _______________DAST Zone: ___________