Alcohol Use Screening Tests Test
Alcohol use screening tests are questionnaires that check for unhealthy alcohol use and your risk for alcohol use disorder (AUD).
What this test measures
These tests measure your alcohol use patterns through your answers to questions. They help identify unhealthy alcohol use, such as binge drinking, and your risk for AUD.
What your results mean
Reference ranges vary by laboratory and by your age and sex. MedlinePlus does not publish a single normal range for this test — always read your result against the range printed on your own lab report and discuss it with your provider.
Frequently asked questions
What are alcohol use screening tests?
They are questionnaires you answer about your alcohol use to check for unhealthy alcohol use and risk for AUD.
What is unhealthy alcohol use?
Unhealthy alcohol use, also called alcohol misuse, can cause health problems and may lead to alcohol use disorder.
What is binge drinking?
Binge drinking is drinking so much at once that your blood alcohol concentration is 0.08% or more. For a man, this is usually five or more drinks within a few hours; for a woman, four or more.
What do the results mean?
Results may show if you have AUD and how severe it is: mild (2-3 symptoms), moderate (4-5 symptoms), or severe (6 or more symptoms).
What happens if I have AUD?
Your provider can make an effective treatment plan, which may include brief intervention, medicines, support groups, or addiction recovery programs.
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Sources
- MedlinePlus: Alcohol Use Screening Tests — NIH MedlinePlus
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