Original 20 items, not the AUDIT or AUDIT-C (WHO, Saunders et al. 1993) — we do not administer either instrument; AUDIT is public-domain for non-commercial use only.
Drinking Habits Check-In, Free 20-Question Self-Reflection
Drinking more than you planned, or leaning on it to unwind? A 20-question self-reflection on drinking patterns. A self-reflection tool, not a clinical diagnosis.
What is the Drinking Habits Check-In?
This check-in looks at drinking patterns across four domains drawn from the clinical framing of Alcohol Use Disorder: how hard it is to stick to the amount or timing you intended (impaired control), whether drinking has started to affect responsibilities, work, or relationships (social impairment), whether you keep drinking in situations that carry real risk, like driving or mixing with medication (risky use), and whether your body has started needing more alcohol for the same effect, or reacting when you go without (tolerance and withdrawal). Together, the four give a fuller picture than a single question could: two people can drink the same amount and land in very different places depending on control, impact, risk, and physical dependence.
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Drinking occasionally, or even overshooting a plan once in a while, is common and not, by itself, a concern. What tends to matter more is the pattern: does it happen regularly, is it hard to stop once you start, and is it starting to reshape your responsibilities, relationships, or how your body feels day to day. It becomes worth a closer look when cutting back has been tried and hasn't stuck, when alcohol has become the default way to handle stress, or when someone close to you has raised it more than once.
This check-in is a self-reflection tool, not a diagnostic instrument, and it does not replace an evaluation by a licensed professional. It draws on the DSM-5 framing of Alcohol Use Disorder, adapted here into a plain-language self-check, not the AUDIT or AUDIT-C questionnaire. If your results suggest a pattern worth addressing, a conversation with a doctor is a reasonable next step, and if you've noticed signs of physical dependence, please don't stop drinking abruptly without medical guidance. The SAMHSA National Helpline (1-800-662-4357, free, confidential, 24/7) and peer programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or SMART Recovery are good places to start.
Closely related on JobCannon: Stress Check-In (PSS-4), Burnout Risk, Mood Check-In, Worry Check-In, and Trauma Response Check-In.
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