Score Explained

Scores for questions 1 through 8 range from 0-4:

• the first response for each question (e.g., never) score 0
• the second (e.g., less than monthly) score 1
• the third (e.g., monthly) score 2
• the fourth (e.g., weekly) score 3
• the last response (e.g., daily or almost daily) score 4

Questions 9 and 10 are valued at 0, 2 & 4 respectively.

Total Score Interpretation

• a score of 8 or more is associated with harmful or hazardous drinking
• a score of 13 or more in women, and 15 or more in men, is likely to indicate alcohol dependence