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Printed on 4/21/2026
For informational purposes only. This is not medical advice.
AUDIT-C is the consumption-focused short form of AUDIT using the first three alcohol-use items. It is widely used in primary care, emergency, and inpatient workflows for fast first-line screening.
Formula: AUDIT-C total = Q1 + Q2 + Q3 (0-12). Common positive: men >=4, women >=3.
Higher scores indicate greater likelihood of hazardous alcohol-use patterns and support deeper alcohol-use evaluation.
Use when quick alcohol-risk stratification is needed before deciding whether to run full AUDIT or broader substance assessment.
AUDIT-C focuses on consumption and does not directly measure dependence severity, consequences, or multi-substance patterns without follow-up.
Disclaimer: This tool is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with questions about your health.
Screen for hazardous and harmful alcohol use with the 10-question AUDIT. Scores range from 0 to 40 across four risk zones. For quick screening use [CAGE](/tools/cage).
Mental HealthQuick four-question alcohol screening using the CAGE questionnaire. A score of 2 or more suggests possible alcohol problems. For comprehensive screening, use [AUDIT](/tools/audit).
Mental HealthScreen for problematic alcohol or drug use with the 4-item CAGE-AID questionnaire.
ClinicalEstimate blood alcohol concentration (BAC) from standard drinks, body weight, sex, and time since drinking started using a Widmark-style model. Screen for alcohol use disorder with [AUDIT](/tools/audit) or [CAGE Questionnaire](/tools/cage).