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Alcohol use screening helps people understand patterns and potential risk from drinking. A short three question check focuses on how often, how much, and heavy occasions. Results organize risk clearly so you can make practical choices.
You answer based on the last twelve months and see a total score from zero to twelve. Bands reflect sex at birth because signals differ by group. A compact gauge and a plain summary explain what drives the result.
A realistic case might be two to four drinking days a month, three to four drinks on a typical day, and six or more drinks about monthly. That set scores five and falls in different bands for male and female, so read the band with your selection.
Screening offers guidance, not a diagnosis, and cannot confirm an alcohol use disorder. This tool provides informational estimates and does not substitute professional advice.
The assessment observes three quantities over the past year: drinking frequency, typical quantity on a drinking day, and the rate of heavy episodes defined here as six or more drinks. Results summarize these responses into a single score and band for interpretation.
Each answer maps to a subscore from 0 to 4. The total score S equals the sum of the three subscores and ranges from 0–12. Larger values indicate a higher likelihood of harmful use patterns.
Severity bands are sex‑specific. For males the cut points are 0–3 Low Risk, 4–5 Moderate Risk, 6–7 High Risk, and 8–12 Possible Dependence. For females the cut points are 0–2 Low Risk, 3–4 Moderate Risk, 5–7 High Risk, and 8–12 Possible Dependence. Values near a boundary should be read with care.
Comparisons across time are meaningful when you use the same recall period and a consistent understanding of a standard drink. The screen reflects usual patterns rather than rare events.
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit/Datatype | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | Total score | points (integer) | Derived |
| s1 | Frequency subscore | 0–4 points | Q1 |
| s2 | Typical‑day quantity subscore | 0–4 points | Q2 |
| s3 | Six‑plus episodes subscore | 0–4 points | Q3 |
Interpretation: male → Moderate Risk; female → High Risk.
| Sex at Birth | Threshold Band | Lower Bound | Upper Bound | Interpretation | Action Cue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Low Risk | 0 | 3 | Lower likelihood signals | Maintain habits |
| Moderate Risk | 4 | 5 | Some concerning patterns | Consider small changes | |
| High Risk | 6 | 7 | Clear risk indicators | Plan reduction | |
| Possible Dependence | 8 | 12 | Likely harmful use | Seek assessment | |
| Female | Low Risk | 0 | 2 | Lower likelihood signals | Maintain habits |
| Moderate Risk | 3 | 4 | Some concerning patterns | Consider small changes | |
| High Risk | 5 | 7 | Clear risk indicators | Plan reduction | |
| Possible Dependence | 8 | 12 | Likely harmful use | Seek assessment |
| Field | Type | Min | Max | Step/Pattern | Error Text | Placeholder |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex at birth | Select: male or female |
— | — | Exact match | None | — |
Responses string (r) |
Encoded answers | — | — | ^[0-4\-]{3}$ |
Invalid pattern ignored | — |
| Per‑item answer | Radio value | 0 | 4 | Integer only | — | — |
| Total score | Computed | 0 | 12 | Sum of three items | — | — |
| Input | Accepted Families | Output | Encoding/Precision | Rounding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three item responses | Predefined choices | Score, band, gauge, summary | Integer points | Not applicable |
URL parameter r |
Three‑char string | State restore | - for missing; digits 0–4 |
Not applicable |
| Answer export | Clipboard, file | CSV copy/download, DOCX export | Filename base auditc_answers |
Not applicable |
All values are integers in points. No decimal separator is used. There is no rounding or tie‑breaking because subscores are discrete.
The assessment runs entirely on the client. A charting script may be loaded from a public CDN for the gauge. Responses are not uploaded, and no server‑side storage is used.
Rendered HTML is assembled from fixed application strings and selected options. Untrusted HTML is not accepted. Avoid sharing encoded results if the content is sensitive.
Alcohol use screening with a single score and band.
Example. Pick “2–4 times a month,” “3–4,” and “Monthly” to see a score of 5 with sex‑specific bands.
Finish by choosing a next step that fits your context.
No. Processing is client‑only. Responses are not uploaded or kept on a server, and exports are generated on your device.
For privacy, avoid sharing exported files if they include sensitive details.Accuracy reflects the options you select. Bands use fixed cut points and differ by sex at birth, so scores near a boundary can read differently.
You can copy a CSV summary, download CSV, or export a DOCX recap of your answers and score.
Core scoring runs locally. If external scripts are blocked, the gauge may not appear, but your selections and band can still be reviewed.
The package contains no sign‑in or payment flow. You can run the assessment and create local exports without unlocking features.
Answer all three items for the last 12 months, then read the total and band. Use the highlights to identify frequency, quantity, or heavy episodes.
A score just inside a band should be read cautiously, especially around sex‑specific cut points. Small changes can shift the category.