What role does alcohol play in your life?
This test helps you examine how normalized alcohol has become for you. Answer the 15 questions honestly, based on your behavior from the past 3 months. Doing Dry January? Don’t count that.
Your Result
Your Score: 30–60 points
This score indicates low risk. You appear to use alcohol in a controlled way, and it doesn’t play a dominant role in your life.
You probably manage moderation well and don’t experience a strong urge or negative consequences. Alcohol is a choice for you, not a necessity.
Advice: Stay alert. Habits can creep in slowly, especially during stressful times. Keep it up!
Your Score: 61–90 points
This score suggests you’re in a risk zone. Alcohol may be taking on a function—like helping you relax, managing stress, or fitting in socially.
You may notice that cutting back is harder than expected or that you’re drinking more than you’d like. This is the moment to take a critical look at your patterns before habit develops into dependence.
Advice: Try a 30-day period without alcohol to see what it does for your mental and physical fitness.
Your Score: 91–120 points
This score points to problematic use or strong dependence. Your answers suggest alcohol has significant influence on your daily life, your emotions, and possibly those around you.
You likely notice that stopping is difficult, your tolerance has increased, or you experience guilt. This isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s a signal you don’t have to solve this alone.
Advice: Consider talking to someone (your doctor or healthcare provider). Seeking help is the most powerful step you can take right now.
Reflection & next steps
Recognition: Being honest with yourself is the first step toward change. This result is a snapshot in time, not a verdict.
Patterns: Do you see a pattern? Do you drink for socializing, or to numb feelings? Understanding the ‘why’ helps change the ‘what’.
Action: If your score concerns you, know that accessible help is available. You don’t have to wait until it gets ‘worse’.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is this test an official diagnosis?
No. This test is meant as a screening tool to provide insight into your drinking behavior. An official diagnosis (such as AUD) can only be made by a doctor or addiction specialist.
2. What does a high score mean exactly?
A high score indicates that alcohol likely has a negative impact on your health and wellbeing. It suggests pattern formation that may be difficult to break on your own.
3. Can I cut back or do I have to stop completely?
This varies by person. With risky use (middle score), cutting back sometimes works. With signs of dependence (high score), complete abstinence is often the most successful and peaceful path. Always discuss this with a professional.
4. Where can I find help?
You can always reach out to your doctor. There are also organizations like AA or online self-help programs that offer anonymous support.
