Have a look at the short test below & answer the questions as honestly as you can.

The FAST Test
Fast Alcohol Screening Test

1. How often do you have eight or more drinks on one occasion?

Never

Less Than Monthly

Monthly

Weekly

Daily or Almost Daily

2. How often during the last year have you been unable to remember what happened the night
    before because you had been drinking?

Never

Less Than Monthly

Monthly

Weekly

Daily or Almost Daily

3. How often during the last year have you failed to do what was normally expected of you
    because of your drinking?

Never

Less Than Monthly

Monthly

Weekly

Daily or Almost Daily

4. Has a relative or friend, a doctor or other health worker been concerned about your drinking
    or suggested you cut down?

No

Yes, but not in the last year.

Yes, in the last year.

• Never - 0 points
• Less than monthly - 1 point
• Monthly - 2 points
• Weekly - 3 points
• Daily or almost daily - 4 points

• No - 0 points
• Yes, but not in the last year - 2 points
• Yes, in the last year - 4 points

The maximum score is 16. A total score of 3 indicates hazardous drinking.

If you score 3 or more it may be worth you getting in touch with us for some advice or information.

If a person answers "never" on the first question, he or she is not a hazardous drinker and the remaining questions are not necessary.

If a person answers "weekly" or "daily or almost daily" on the first question, he or she is considered a hazardous drinker and the rest of the questions are skipped.

If a person answers "monthly" or "less than monthly" to the first question, the other three questions are needed to complete the screening for hazardous drinking.