Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test

How often do you have a drink containing alcohol?

How many drinks containing alcohol do you have on a typical day when you are drinking?

How often do you have six or more drinks on one occasion?

How often during the last year have you found that you were not able to stop drinking once you had started?

How often during the last year have you failed to do what was normally expected from you because of drinking?

How often during the last year have you needed a first drink in the morning to get yourself going after a heavy drinking session?

How often during the last year have you had a feeling of guilt or remorse after drinking?

How often during the last year have you been unable to remember what happened the night before because you had been drinking?

Have you or someone else been injured as a result of your drinking?

Has a relative, friend, or doctor been concerned about your drinking or suggested you cut down?

Do you find yourself thinking about your next drink frequently throughout the day?

Do you often drink alone to avoid others seeing how much you consume?

Have you ever hidden alcohol in your home, car, or workplace?

Do you drink as a primary way to cope with stress or emotional pain?

Has your alcohol use caused you to miss work, school, or important appointments?

Do you find it difficult to enjoy social gatherings unless alcohol is served?

Have you experienced physical symptoms like shaking or sweating when you haven’t had a drink?

Do you spend a significant amount of time obtaining alcohol or recovering from its effects?

Have you ever tried to reduce your drinking but found you were unable to sustain the change?

Does your drinking interfere with your physical health or worsen existing medical conditions?