Appendix 114-K Assessment Instruments for Non-Medicaid Home and Community Based Services: Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT-10)

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Georgia Division of Aging Services
Home and Community-Based Services Manual

Chapter:

100

Effective Date:

Section Title:

Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT-10)

Reviewed or Updated in:

MT 2020-01

Section Number:

Appendix 114-K

Previous Update:

According to AARP, about 17% of adults age 60 and older struggle with alcohol or drug addiction. The AUDIT-10 is a 10-item assessment tool developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to assess alcohol consumption, drinking behaviors, and alcohol-related problems. Consumers should be encouraged to answer the AUDIT-10 questions in terms of standard drinks. The AUDIT has been validated across genders and in a wide range of racial/ethnic groups.

Based on the Substance Abuse section of the Risk Assessment Tool (Section I) using the CAGE-AID, or based on professional judgement, staff may complete the AUDIT-10 assessment tool.

Before using the AUDIT-10, staff must complete webinar #25 entitled “Assessment for Substance Use in Older Adults” on the Rosalynn Carter Institute website.

The DAS data system automatically scores the answers.

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For a total score of 8 or higher in the general population, further assessment by a professional is indicated. For a total score of 5 or higher among older adults, further assessment by a professional is indicated.