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Free Alcohol Tools: Calculators, Screeners and Planners

Private, no-account tools to check your drinking, estimate what treatment costs and what your plan covers, and track your recovery — designed by physicians, free to use.

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Deciding whether, when and how to get help for drinking usually starts with a few concrete questions: Is my drinking a problem? What will treatment cost, and will my insurance pay? Is it safe to stop at home? The tools on this page answer those questions in minutes, in private, without asking you to call anyone first. Each one is specified and reviewed by a physician, built on published clinical thresholds, and tells you plainly when a result means you should speak to a clinician.

Available now

Insurance Verification CheckerAvailable nowAnswer two quick questions to see what plans like yours typically cover for alcohol treatment — no contact details needed first.Best for: “Is my plan likely to cover treatment, and what will I owe?” Sobriety CalculatorAvailable nowEnter your sobriety date to see your days sober, your next milestone, and the money and calories you’ve avoided — free, private, no account needed.Best for: tracking progress and coming back daily. Alcohol Savings CalculatorAvailable nowEnter what you drink now, what you plan to drink and what a drink costs. See what the change adds up to at 30, 90 and 365 days — free, no account needed.Best for: “How much would I save by cutting back or quitting?”

Every tool on this page is free, works without an account, and is reviewed by a physician before it goes live. Results are educational — they are not a diagnosis, and they never replace a clinician’s assessment.

Am I drinking too much?

Alcohol Self-Assessment (AUDIT-C / CAGE)In developmentA scored, non-diagnostic screen with a clear next step for your result.

Weekly Intake Risk CalculatorIn developmentSee whether your weekly drinking falls in the low-risk, risky or heavy band.

Standard Drink CalculatorIn developmentFind out how many standard drinks are in what you actually pour.

BAC CalculatorIn developmentAn estimate of your blood-alcohol level now and when it will reach zero.

Alcohol Clearance CalculatorIn developmentHow long until alcohol is out of your system.

Alcohol Calorie CalculatorIn developmentHow many calories you are drinking per week and per year.

What will treatment cost, and will insurance cover it?

Treatment Cost CalculatorIn developmentEstimate your out-of-pocket cost by level of care, state and insurance status.

Payer × State Coverage LookupIn developmentWhich facilities in your state accept your plan and level of care.

Detox and withdrawal

Medical Detox Need ScreenerIn developmentWhether withdrawal risk factors are high enough that detoxing at home is unsafe.

Withdrawal Timeline ExplorerIn developmentWhat withdrawal can look like hour by hour, and when it becomes dangerous.

Medication Eligibility Pre-ScreenIn developmentWhether medication could help you drink less, and the fastest legitimate way to get it.

Life, work and family

FMLA & Leave Planner for TreatmentIn developmentWhether you can take protected leave, what paperwork you need, and when.

Family Impact CalculatorIn developmentHow a loved one’s drinking is affecting your household — and your options.

30-Day Reset TrackerIn developmentCommit to 30 days and track days, savings and sleep with daily nudges.

How we build these tools

In short: physician-designed, free, private, and never a substitute for care.

Each tool is specified and reviewed by a physician before it is published, built on published clinical thresholds (such as NIAAA drinking guidelines and validated screening questions), and re-reviewed on a six-month cadence or sooner when guidance changes. Tools run in your browser: you do not need an account, and a tool only asks for contact details when you choose to have a result sent to you. Nothing you enter is sold or shared with a treatment facility.

If a result suggests risk — for example, withdrawal symptoms that need medical supervision — the tool says so plainly and points you to the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 or, in an emergency, 911.

Looking for the written guides behind these tools? Browse the free guides → Explore treatment options →

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these tools free?

Yes. Every tool on TheTreatmentCommunity.com is free to use, with no account and no paywall. Some tools offer to email you a saved result or report; that is optional.

Do you store my answers?

The calculators and screeners run in your browser and do not need your name or email. If you choose to have a result or report sent to you, we store the contact details you give us under our Privacy Policy, and we never pass them to a treatment facility without your consent.

Is a tool result a diagnosis?

No. Screeners and calculators give an educational estimate based on published thresholds. Only a qualified clinician can diagnose alcohol use disorder or assess withdrawal risk. If a result worries you, talk to a doctor or call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357.

Can I use a tool for someone else?

Yes. Family members and friends often use the screeners and calculators to understand a loved one’s situation. Answer as accurately as you can, and treat the result as a starting point for a conversation, not a verdict.

When will the tools marked “in development” be available?

We publish each tool after physician review and testing, roughly in the order listed. This page is updated as tools go live.