30th April 2024

A 32-year-old woman presents with symptoms of chronic fatigue, insomnia, and anxiety.

A 32-year-old woman presents with symptoms of chronic fatigue, insomnia, and anxiety. She reports feeling restless, irritable, and experiencing frequent mood swings. She mentions drinking alcohol regularly for the past year, often consuming more than she intends to and finding it difficult to cut down. She admits that her alcohol consumption has been affecting her work and personal life. She denies any other substance use or significant medical history.

Investigations:

General Appearance: Unkempt, anxious demeanour

Mental Status Examination: Anxious affect, coherent thought process

Which test is most likely to assist in confirming the diagnosis of alcohol use disorder (AUD)?