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Research Instrument
Substance Use // FAST Open Access

Fast Alcohol Screening Test (FAST)

4-item quick screening tool for hazardous drinking, derived from the AUDIT.

Estimated Time
~2 mins
Instrument Scale
4 Items
Administration
Self-Administered
Scoring Engine
Automated Real-Time

Scale Overview & Construct

4-item quick screening tool for hazardous drinking, derived from the AUDIT.

4-Item Scale Likert Self-Report Dimensional Breakdown Server-Side Validated

Purpose & Measurement Objectives

4-item quick screening tool for hazardous drinking, derived from the AUDIT. Based on your answers to its 4 items, you'll get a single overall score showing how strongly this pattern applies to you right now. Taking it helps you see this pattern more objectively than a quick gut-check usually allows.

Instrument Specifications

Target Population
Adults
Administration Format
Self-Administered
Intended Domain / Purpose
Research & Empirical Study
Recommended Age Bracket
18+
Duration & Pacing
2 Minutes (Self-Paced)
Access License
Open Creative Commons

Scientific Documentation & Psychometric Rigor

Developer / Author
Hodgson, R., Alwyn, T., John, B., Thom, B., & Smith, A.
Development Year
2002
Theoretical Construct & Framework Short alcohol-screening test designed to be quicker to administer than the full AUDIT while retaining screening accuracy.

Internal Consistency & Reliability

Validation study reported strong agreement with full AUDIT-based classification.

Construct & Criterion Validity

Validated in primary care and emergency department settings against the full AUDIT.

Academic Citations

Hodgson, R., Alwyn, T., John, B., Thom, B., & Smith, A. (2002). The FAST Alcohol Screening Test. Alcohol and Alcoholism, 37(1), 61-66.

Academic Citation & Instrument Provenance

When referencing this instrument in research, academic theses, or clinical institutional audits, please cite the original author publication:

License: CC BY 4.0. Citation: Hodgson, Alwyn, John, Thom & Smith (2002), Alcohol and Alcoholism, 37(1), 61-66. This is not a diagnostic tool.

Governance, Boundaries & Ethical Use

Construct Boundaries & Interpretive Limitations

Imported from the OpenScales open item-bank project. This specific digital implementation has not been independently clinically validated by PsiQ — scores are for self-reflection and educational purposes only, and are not a diagnosis.

License: CC BY 4.0. Citation: Hodgson, Alwyn, John, Thom & Smith (2002), Alcohol and Alcoholism, 37(1), 61-66. This is not a diagnostic tool.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Fast Alcohol Screening Test (FAST)?

4-item quick screening tool for hazardous drinking, derived from the AUDIT.

How long does the Fast Alcohol Screening Test (FAST) take?

It takes about 2 minutes to answer all 4 questions. You can go at your own pace.

Is this test free, and is it available in Hindi?

Yes, it is free with a PsiQ account. The questions and answer options are available in English, Hindi and Hinglish.

Can this test diagnose a condition?

No. Online self-report scales are for self-reflection, education and research, not diagnosis. If you are worried about your mental health, please speak to a qualified mental-health professional.

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Identifier FAST
Category Substance Use
Scale Standard 4 Items
License Status CC BY 4.0 Open Scale
PsiQ Psychometric ID #129
Fast Alcohol Screening Test (FAST)
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