The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test—Consumption (AUDIT-C) distills drinking behaviour into three practical questions. It measures drinking frequency, typical quantity, and heavy-episode prevalence to flag hazardous patterns during the past year. Researchers validated the format worldwide, making it a concise screen for early risk detection and brief interventions. Health agencies include it in routine primary-care screening.
This self-check runs entirely in your browser. A responsive interface records each answer, updates progress instantly, and renders a stacked bar chart showing individual item scores. The tool sums your three answers, producing a total between 0 and 12. It then compares the result with sex-specific cut-offs to label risk severity.
Use this questionnaire when you want a quick, private snapshot of your drinking pattern before deciding on next steps, such as talking with a clinician or setting reduction goals. Scores are guides—not diagnoses and may miss context like medication or mental health. Consult qualified professionals for personalised assessment. Results do not constitute medical advice.
Technical Details:
The page loads a lightweight reactive engine that binds form inputs to a data store, recalculating totals and severity in real time. Live updates animate the progress bar, severity badge, and stacked bar chart without page reloads, ensuring immediate feedback and smooth navigation.
All computations occur client-side; no answers leave your device. The charting layer renders vector graphics within an HTML canvas for clarity on any screen size. Responsive utilities adapt spacing automatically, while a one-line watcher keeps the chart resizable when the viewport changes.
Feature Breakdown
Instant Scoring
Totals and severity update the moment each choice is selected, removing any need to press a calculate button, which keeps focus on reflection rather than interface mechanics.
Risk Badge
A colour-coded pill badge summarises both risk label and score, using accessible contrast values so readers with low vision can distinguish categories easily.
Progress Tracker
The progress bar grows in real time, reinforcing completion status and providing motivation to finish the brief questionnaire. Animation remains subtle to avoid distraction.
Visual Breakdown Chart
A stacked bar chart displays how each question contributes to the total, creating a teachable moment about drinking patterns rather than showing an opaque final number.
Printable Answer Sheet
The answers table lays out your selections in a clean grid, making it simple to export to PDF or share with health professionals if desired.
Calculations & Scoring:
The tool converts your responses into a 0–12 total, then maps that total to risk levels that differ by sex at birth.
Formula
total = q1 + q2 + q3 where each item is scored 0–4.
Severity Thresholds
| Sex | Low Risk | Moderate | High | Possible Dependence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 – 3 | 4 – 5 | 6 – 7 | 8 – 12 |
| Female | 0 – 2 | 3 – 4 | 5 – 7 | 8 – 12 |
Example
If you answered 2, 1 and 3, the total is 6. For a male, 6 is “High Risk”; for a female, it is also “High Risk”.
Interpretation
Higher scores correlate with greater probability of alcohol-related harm. Use the badge colour as a quick visual cue to consider whether cutting down, monitoring, or professional consultation is appropriate.
Data Privacy: All calculations happen locally; no numerical data is transmitted.
Step-by-Step Guide:
Follow these actions to complete the questionnaire quickly.
- Select your value from the Sex at birth: dropdown.
- Click the Begin Assessment button.
- Read Question 1 and choose an answer.
- Proceed through Questions 2 and 3; the progress bar shows completion percentage.
- After the final answer, review your Risk Badge and stacked bar chart.
- Optionally print or save the Answered Questions table for your records.
FAQ:
Common questions appear below. Expand each item for concise guidance.
What does my score mean?
The score estimates your risk category. Higher values suggest increased likelihood of alcohol-related harm.
Is my data stored?
No. All answers remain in your browser and vanish when you reload or close the page.
Can I retake the test?
Yes. Reload the page or press the reset control to start again with blank answers.
Does this diagnose dependence?
No. It is a screening tool only. Seek professional evaluation for a clinical diagnosis.
Why ask for sex at birth?
Biological sex influences threshold values because alcohol affects bodies differently.
Troubleshooting:
Resolve common issues quickly with the tips below.
- Chart fails to load → Refresh the page; ensure JavaScript is enabled.
- Progress bar stuck → Verify each question has one selected answer.
- Badge colours look dull → Check your device’s colour-contrast settings or enable high-contrast mode.
- Printed table overlaps margins → Choose “Fit to page” in your print dialog.
- Screen reader skips choices → Toggle virtual cursor mode and ensure landmark navigation is on.
Advanced Tips:
Use these expert ideas to deepen insight.
- Compare scores over time by saving PDFs monthly.
- Pair results with a drinking diary to contextualise numbers.
- Discuss badge colour changes with a trusted friend for accountability.
- Toggle dark mode in your browser to reduce glare during late-night reviews.
- Combine the chart image with personal goals in a wellness planner.
Glossary:
Key terms used throughout this tool.
- Total Score
- Sum of all item scores, ranging from 0 to 12.
- Heavy Episode
- Occasion involving six or more drinks.
- Risk Badge
- Pill-shaped indicator showing category and score.
- Stacked Bar Chart
- Graphic that layers each item score into one bar.
- Screening Tool
- Assessment designed to flag risk, not diagnose disease.