The Audit-C is a screening questionnaire developed by the World Health Organization. This test is unique in that it has been validated in six countries and has been used internationally. Like the CAGE, a high score suggests that you should look deeper into your substance use.  

Please contact a FADAP peer to discuss next-step options.  Remember all calls are confidential.   

Audit-C Questionnaire 

1. How often did you have a drink containing alcohol in the past year? 
• Never (0 points)  * If you answered Never, score questions 2 and 3 below as zero.  
• Monthly or less (1 point) 
• 2 to 4 times a month (2 points) 
• 2 or 3 times per week (3 points) 
• 4 or more times a week (4 points) 

2. How many drinks did you have on a typical day when you were drinking in the past year?
• 1 – 2 (0 points) 
• 3 – 4 (1point) 
• 5 – 6 (2 points)
• 7 – 9 (3 points)
• 10 or more (4 points)

3. How often did you have 6 or more drinks on one occasion in the past year? 
• Never (0 points) 
• Less than monthly (1 point) 
• Monthly (2 points) 
• Weekly (3 points) 
• Daily or almost daily (4 points) 

The AUDIT-C (Alcohol-Use Disorders Identification Test – Consumption) is scored on a scale of 0 to 12 (a score of 0 reflects no alcohol use). A score of 3 or more in older adults is considered positive and suggests the need for further evaluation. Please contact a FADAP peer to discuss next-step options.