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Questionnaire for Identifying Early Signs of Alcoholism

Questionnaire for Identifying Early Signs of Alcoholism Test

Understand whether early alcohol use may be turning into a problem in about 7 minutes. This quick 35 item screen offers clear insight to guide next steps and early support.

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7/40

Alcoholism Indicators Scale (AIS)

Measures the presence and severity of early behavioral and lifestyle symptoms associated with alcohol dependence risk.

Alcoholism-level symptoms

Casual drinking range

Healthy level

-40 – -12.9: Alcoholism-level symptoms | -12.8 – 12.8: Casual drinking range | 12.9 – 40: Healthy level

A score of 7 falls in the casual drinking range, suggesting no clear early dependence-level symptom pattern on this scale.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Concerned about drinking

41%OF USERS

People who notice their alcohol use creeping up or causing issues and want a quick, honest reality check.

Family and close friends

34%OF USERS

People worried about a loved one’s drinking who want a structured way to gauge early warning signs.

Health and support professionals

25%OF USERS

Counselors, clinicians, and workplace or school staff who use brief screening during prevention talks or initial assessments.

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Scale of Alcoholism Symptoms (SoAS)

Average

9.9

Normal range

-4.8 — 24.6

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-40

max.

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It screens for early behavioral and lifestyle signs linked to risky drinking and emerging dependence. It focuses on frequency, patterns of use, and related changes.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

Completion time is about 7 minutes. The questionnaire contains 35 questions.

Who can complete it?

It is suitable for adolescents and adults in preventive, workplace, or clinical settings. It is intended for screening rather than establishing a diagnosis.

How should responses be given?

Answer each item honestly based on typical behavior over a recent period. Do not skip items unless the instructions for that item allow it.

How should results be used?

Scores indicate the likelihood of early alcohol-related problems and whether follow-up assessment is warranted. Results should be considered alongside clinical information and professional judgment.

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Questionnaire for Identifying Early Signs of Alcoholism Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This measure is a brief self-report screener designed to support early identification of potentially problematic alcohol use. The Questionnaire for Identifying Early Signs of Alcoholism helps structure discussion of drinking patterns and related behavioral changes that may warrant further clinical attention.

The instrument includes 35 items and typically takes about 7 minutes to complete. It is intended for use in preventive or clinical settings as an initial check of risk indicators rather than a standalone diagnostic assessment. Administration and interpretation should be integrated with clinical interview and other relevant sources of information.

Authorship is commonly cited as E. M. Jellinek and John R. Seeley. Results from the Questionnaire for Identifying Early Signs of Alcoholism can inform decisions about follow-up evaluation, brief intervention, or referral when responses suggest escalation in frequency, control, or consequences of alcohol use.

Author: E. M. Jellinek, John R. Seeley

Literature: Saunders, J. B., Aasland, O. G., Babor, T. F., de la Fuente, J. R., & Grant, M. Development of the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT): WHO collaborative project on early detection of persons with harmful alcohol consumption—II. Addiction. 1993.; Marlatt, G. A., & Donovan, D. M. Relapse prevention: Maintenance strategies in the treatment of addictive behaviors. Guilford Press. 2005.

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