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What is The AUDIT questionnaire is used for detection of and explain in detail?
Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) was developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a simple method of screening for excessive drinking and to assist in brief assessment. It is a screening tool it has 10 items it was developed by WHO( world health organisation) it assess alcohol consumption, drinking behaviors, and alcohol-related problems A score of 8 or more is considered to indicate hazardous or harmful alcohol use maximum score is 40 Ref: Kaplon and sadock, 11 th edition, synopsis of psychiatry, 11 th edition, pg no. 624