Domain

Substance use

These measures have been identified as commonly used measures within the LifeCourse cohorts. These measures were identified to encourage potential opportunities for data harmonisation. The descriptions provided are intended to give cohort custodians and data users some common criteria to assess a survey for appropriateness to use in their own studies. It is not intended to mandate the use of any measure, or provide a comprehensive understanding of these measures.

This information was collated by the LifeCourse team from scoring manuals and documentation, publications, and official measure websites. To read about this process in more detail, access our report.

Measure No. of cohorts using measure Cost and accessibility Time to complete Key reference/s and measure information Reference frame Constructs assessed by measure Age range
AUDIT-C: The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test: Alcohol Consumption Questions 3

The AUDIT-C is available for use in the public domain. Access via the following link: https://cde.nida.nih.gov/instrument/f229c68a-67ce-9a58-e040-bb89ad432be4

2 minutes (estimate)
  • Bush, K., Kivlahan, D. R., McDonell, M. B., Fihn, S. D., & Bradley, K. A. (1998). The AUDIT alcohol consumption questions (AUDIT-C): an effective brief screening test for problem drinking. Ambulatory Care Quality Improvement Project (ACQUIP). Arch Intern Med, 158(16), 1789-95. doi: 10.1001/archinte.158.16.1789 
  • https://auditscreen.org/
  • Liskola J, Haravuori H, Lindberg N, Niemelä S, Karlsson L, Kiviruusu O, Marttunen M. AUDIT and AUDIT-C as screening instruments for alcohol problem use in adolescents. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2018 Jul 1;188:266-273. doi: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2018.04.015. Epub 2018 May 19. PMID: 29803033.

Current state
  • Alcohol consumption

Self-report; developed for adults, but has been validated in adolescents