The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) has been extensively studied to assess its effectiveness in screening for alcohol problems. Recent research has confirmed the criterion validity of the English version of the AUDIT for identifying alcohol dependence and less severe alcohol problems. However, the cut-points for detecting hazardous drinking and alcohol dependence in women need to be lowered from the original 8-point threshold. The AUDIT-C, a 3-item abbreviated version, is as accurate as the full AUDIT. Psychometric properties, such as test-retest reliability and internal consistency, are favorable. Further research is needed to establish the psychometric properties of non-English versions, the use of the AUDIT with adolescents and older adults, and the inclusion of alcohol biomarkers in some cases. The AUDIT remains a reliable and valid tool for screening for alcohol use disorders in various settings and populations.The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) has been extensively studied to assess its effectiveness in screening for alcohol problems. Recent research has confirmed the criterion validity of the English version of the AUDIT for identifying alcohol dependence and less severe alcohol problems. However, the cut-points for detecting hazardous drinking and alcohol dependence in women need to be lowered from the original 8-point threshold. The AUDIT-C, a 3-item abbreviated version, is as accurate as the full AUDIT. Psychometric properties, such as test-retest reliability and internal consistency, are favorable. Further research is needed to establish the psychometric properties of non-English versions, the use of the AUDIT with adolescents and older adults, and the inclusion of alcohol biomarkers in some cases. The AUDIT remains a reliable and valid tool for screening for alcohol use disorders in various settings and populations.