AUDIT
Pronunciation: AW-dit
Also written as: AUDIT — Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test
Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test, a screening tool for problematic alcohol use in adolescents and adults.
Full Definition
AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test) is a 10-item screening questionnaire developed by the World Health Organization to identify individuals with hazardous alcohol consumption, harmful alcohol use, or alcohol dependence. In adolescent medicine, AUDIT helps clinicians systematically assess drinking patterns and alcohol-related problems in teenage patients. The tool provides standardized scoring to guide clinical decision-making about the need for brief intervention, referral to treatment, or ongoing monitoring of alcohol use behaviors.
Usage
Usage note: Often confused with CRAFFT which is more commonly used for adolescents; AUDIT is appropriate for older teens and young adults.
In Context
- "AUDIT screening revealed hazardous drinking patterns requiring brief intervention and follow-up counseling." — Substance use assessment
- "The clinic implemented routine AUDIT screening for all patients aged 16 and older during annual visits." — Practice protocol documentation