A Review of the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) AUDIT-C and USAUDIT for Screening in the United States: Past Issues and Future Directions

摘要

Background.The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that clinicians screen all adults for alcohol misuse and provide brief counseling to those engaged in risky or hazardous drinking. The World Health Organization’s Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) is the most widely tested instrument for screening in primary health care.