Alcohol Use Check

Take a quiet moment for yourself

Answer each question honestly. There are no right or wrong answers, just choose what feels closest. Tap an answer and we'll move you to the next one.

This is a self-assessment, not a diagnosis. It can help you understand how you've been feeling, but only a qualified professional can assess your situation fully.

Think about the past year. One "drink" is a standard drink, such as a 330ml beer, a small glass of wine or a single tot of spirits. How often do you have a drink containing alcohol?

1 Never 2 Monthly or less 3 2 to 4 times a month 4 2 to 3 times a week 5 4 or more times a week

Think about the past year. One "drink" is a standard drink, such as a 330ml beer, a small glass of wine or a single tot of spirits. How many drinks containing alcohol do you have on a typical day when you are drinking?

1 1 or 2 2 3 or 4 3 5 or 6 4 7 to 9 5 10 or more

Think about the past year. One "drink" is a standard drink, such as a 330ml beer, a small glass of wine or a single tot of spirits. How often do you have six or more drinks on one occasion?

1 Never 2 Less than monthly 3 Monthly 4 Weekly 5 Daily or almost daily

Think about the past year. One "drink" is a standard drink, such as a 330ml beer, a small glass of wine or a single tot of spirits. How often during the last year have you found that you were not able to stop drinking once you had started?

1 Never 2 Less than monthly 3 Monthly 4 Weekly 5 Daily or almost daily

Think about the past year. One "drink" is a standard drink, such as a 330ml beer, a small glass of wine or a single tot of spirits. How often during the last year have you failed to do what was normally expected of you because of drinking?

1 Never 2 Less than monthly 3 Monthly 4 Weekly 5 Daily or almost daily

Think about the past year. One "drink" is a standard drink, such as a 330ml beer, a small glass of wine or a single tot of spirits. How often during the last year have you needed a first drink in the morning to get yourself going after a heavy drinking session?

1 Never 2 Less than monthly 3 Monthly 4 Weekly 5 Daily or almost daily

Think about the past year. One "drink" is a standard drink, such as a 330ml beer, a small glass of wine or a single tot of spirits. How often during the last year have you had a feeling of guilt or remorse after drinking?

1 Never 2 Less than monthly 3 Monthly 4 Weekly 5 Daily or almost daily

Think about the past year. One "drink" is a standard drink, such as a 330ml beer, a small glass of wine or a single tot of spirits. How often during the last year have you been unable to remember what happened the night before because of your drinking?

1 Never 2 Less than monthly 3 Monthly 4 Weekly 5 Daily or almost daily

Think about the past year. One "drink" is a standard drink, such as a 330ml beer, a small glass of wine or a single tot of spirits. Have you or someone else been injured because of your drinking?

1 No 2 Yes, but not in the last year 3 Yes, during the last year

Think about the past year. One "drink" is a standard drink, such as a 330ml beer, a small glass of wine or a single tot of spirits. Has a relative, friend, doctor or other health worker been concerned about your drinking or suggested you cut down?

1 No 2 Yes, but not in the last year 3 Yes, during the last year

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