Substance Abuse Self Assessment

ALCOHOL USE TEST
Take our quick self-test below and find out the answers to these questions and many more. Our self-test will allow you to assess your own beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors concerning alcohol use so that you can understand how you can make changes that will help you live a more healthy lifestyle. Keep in mind the test is for your eyes only, so please answer each question honestly.

The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test was developed and evaluated over a period of two decades by the World Health Organization. It has been found to provide an accurate measure of risk across gender, age, and cultures.

Make your selection for each question.

How often do you have a drink containing alcohol?
1. Never
2. Monthly or less
3. Two to four times a month
4. Two to three times a week
5. Four or more times a week
You must respond to every question!

How many drinks containing alcohol do you have on a typical day when you are drinking?
1. 1 or 2
2. 3 or 4
3. 5 or 6
4. 7 to 9
5. 10 or more
You must respond to every question!

How often do you have six or more drinks on one occasion?
1. Less than monthly
2. Monthly
3. Weekly
4. Daily or almost daily
You must respond to every question!

How often during the last year have you found that you were not able to stop drinking once you had started?
1. Never
2. Less than monthly
3. Monthly
4. Weekly
5. Daily or almost daily
You must respond to every question!

How often during the last year have you failed to do what was normally expected from you because of drinking?
1. Never
2. Less than monthly
3. Monthly
4. Weekly
Daily or almost daily

How often during the last year have you needed a first drink in the morning to get you going after a heavy drinking session?
1. Never
2. Less than monthly
3. Monthly
4. Weekly
5. Daily or almost daily
You must respond to every question!

How often during the last year have you had a feeling of guilt or remorse after drinking?
1. Never
2. Less than monthly
3. Monthly
4. Weekly
5. Daily or almost daily
You must respond to every question!

How often during the last year have you been unable to remember what happened the night before because you had been drinking?
1. Never
2. Less than monthly
3. Monthly
4. Weekly
5. Daily or almost daily
You must respond to every question!

Have you or has someone else been injured as a result of your drinking?
1. No
2. Yes, but not in the last year
3. Yes, during the last year
You must respond to every question!

Has a relative or friend or a doctor or other health worker been concerned about your drinking or suggested you cut down?
1. No
2. Yes, but not in the last year
3. Yes, during the last year