AUDIT
Medical abbreviation · Mental Health & Psychiatry
| Stands for | Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
AUDIT stands for Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test, a mental health & psychiatry abbreviation.
Ten-question screening tool developed by the WHO that asks about drinking frequency, quantity, dependence symptoms and alcohol-related harm, giving a score from 0 to 40. A score of 8 or more indicates hazardous or harmful drinking.
Example: AUDIT 14, consistent with harmful use; brief intervention completed, follow-up in 4 weeks.
Usage notes
First published in 1989. The three-question AUDIT-C, covering only consumption, is widely used in primary care, with positive thresholds commonly set at 4 for men and 3 for women. It performs well across cultures and is freely available. Pronounced like the word "audit".
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.