What does a positive AUDIT-C score (>4 for men, >3 for women) mean?
A positive score means the patient is probably drinking at unhealthy levels. Some patients with positive scores drink at “risky” levels (levels associated with future adverse consequences), but others meet criteria for alcohol abuse or dependence. The higher the AUDIT-C score, the greater the health risks (Table 3). Table 1 below outlines some specific health risks according to AUDIT-C score.
