Audit-C Calculator – Am I an Alcoholic?

The AUDIT-C (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test-Consumption) derives its evaluation from three core questions regarding drinking frequency, typical quantity, and heavy episodic drinking events. Each response generates a point value ranging from 0 to 4. These points are summed to create a cumulative score. Depending on your biological sex, specific cutoff thresholds help determine whether your drinking falls into low-risk, hazardous, or harmful categories.

Imagine a male user who reports drinking 2 to 3 times a week (score of 2), consuming 3 to 4 standard drinks on a typical day (score of 2), and having six or more drinks on one occasion less than monthly (score of 1). Summing these values gives a total AUDIT-C score of 5 (2 + 2 + 1 = 5). For a male, a score of 4 or higher generally indicates hazardous drinking, prompting a closer look at consumption habits.

To get the most accurate reflection of your habits, always define a 'standard drink' correctly—typically 14 grams of pure alcohol, equivalent to a 12-ounce beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine, or 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits. Answer honestly regarding binge drinking frequency, and remember that this tool is designed for educational reflection rather than formal clinical diagnosis.