Low Risk (Score 0-7)

Based on your answers, your drinking appears to be within low-risk levels. This means your current pattern of alcohol use is unlikely to be causing you significant health problems.

What this means

The AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test) is used by healthcare professionals worldwide to screen for problematic drinking. A score of 0-17 is classified as “low risk.” This doesn’t mean zero risk – any alcohol consumption carries some health effects – but your pattern doesn’t raise clinical concerns.

Staying in the low-risk zone

The UK Chief Medical Officers’ guideline is a maximum of 14 units per week, spread over 3 or more days, with alcohol-free days each week. At this level:

• Your risk of alcohol-related illness remains relatively low
• You’re unlikely to develop physical dependence
• If your drinking pattern stays consistent, you’re in a healthy range

Things that could change your risk

Watch for these shifts:

• Drinking frequency increasing (e.g. from weekends to weeknights)
• Needing more alcohol to feel the same effect
• Using alcohol to manage stress, sleep, or mood
• Other people commenting on your drinking

If any of these develop, consider retaking this assessment in a few months.

If you’re here because you’re worried about someone else

Your own drinking may be low risk, but if you’re concerned about a partner, family member, or friend, we have resources to help. Read our guide for concerned family members:

• Family Therapy
• Friends and Family Treatment
• Ways To Prevent Your Child’s Underage Drinking

This assessment is for informational purposes. It is not a medical diagnosis. Everything you’ve shared is completely confidential. Our advice line is free and staffed by trained professionals.