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AUDIT-C Alcohol Use Disorder Screening Calculator

3-item screen for hazardous drinking.

Calculates the AUDIT-C score from 3 questions: frequency of drinking (0–4), typical number of drinks (0–4), frequency of ≥6 drinks (0–4). Score ≥4 (men) or ≥3 (women) → hazardous drinking.

Dr. Helena Ortiz By Dr. Helena Ortiz
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How to use this calculator

  1. Fill in the inputs above using the units you already have.
  2. Values update automatically as you type — no submit button needed.
  3. Hover any result row for the underlying formula and intermediate values.

Formula

AUDIT-C = Q1 + Q2 + Q3; ≥3(F)/≥4(M) positive screen.

In depth

Calculates the AUDIT-C score from 3 questions: frequency of drinking (0–4), typical number of drinks (0–4), frequency of ≥6 drinks (0–4). Score ≥4 (men) or ≥3 (women) → hazardous drinking.