<Tr> <Td> <Ul> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Ul> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> </Ul> <P> The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) is a ten - question test developed by a World Health Organization - sponsored collaborative project to determine if a person may be at risk for alcohol abuse problems . The test was designed to be used internationally, and was validated in a study drawing patients from six countries . Several research studies have found that the AUDIT screening tool is a reliable and valid measure in identifying alcohol abuse problem behaviors and it has been found to be a valid indicator for severity of alcohol dependence . There is some evidence that the AUDIT works in adolescents and young adults; it appears less accurate in older adults . It appears well - suited for use with college students, and also with women and members of minority groups . </P> <P> The AUDIT alcohol consumption questions (AUDIT - C) is a 3 - question screening test for problem drinking which can be used in a doctor's office . </P>

Who developed the alcohol use disorders identification test