Free Self-Rated Screening
Do I have a drinking problem?
An AUDIT-style check covering drinking frequency and quantity, signs of dependence, and alcohol-related harm — used worldwide as a first-step alcohol use screening tool. Answer each item honestly to get a score and general interpretation — this is for awareness only and doesn't replace a psychiatric assessment.
This public web version follows the structure and interpretation zones of the WHO Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT), adapted into original wording rather than reproducing the official item text.
Result
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1. How often you have a drink containing alcohol
2. How many drinks you typically have on a day you're drinking
3. How often you have six or more drinks on one occasion
4. Being unable to stop drinking once you started
5. Failing to do what was normally expected of you because of drinking
6. Needing a drink in the morning to get going after heavy drinking
7. Feeling guilt or remorse after drinking
8. Being unable to remember what happened the night before due to drinking
9. Injury to yourself or someone else because of your drinking
10. A relative, friend or doctor expressing concern about your drinking
Interpretation: Lower-risk drinking pattern
Continue to monitor your drinking pattern, especially if life circumstances or stress change. Screening results are not a diagnosis. A clinical interview is needed to understand causes, severity, safety, medical factors and the best treatment plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is this alcohol use screening test?
This is a free, self-rated screening tool for awareness purposes only. This public web version follows the structure and interpretation zones of the WHO Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT), adapted into original wording rather than reproducing the official item text. It cannot replace a full psychiatric assessment.
Is this test a diagnosis?
No. A screening score only suggests whether further discussion with a psychiatrist is worthwhile. Diagnosis requires a full clinical interview considering your history, other conditions and functioning.
What should I do if my score suggests significant symptoms?
Contact Dr. Kushal Kharel for a full psychiatric consultation, in person in Kathmandu or online. If there is any immediate safety risk, seek emergency care right away.
Is this screening test free and confidential?
Yes. This screening tool is free to use, and your answers stay in your browser — nothing is sent to a server or stored.
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