Below the sex-specific cutoff. Hazardous drinking unlikely on this screener. If you still feel something is off about your drinking, you can take the full AUDIT-10 for a more detailed view.
A positive AUDIT-C means hazardous drinking is plausible and a fuller evaluation is warranted. This is information, not a diagnosis. The standard next step is the full 10-question AUDIT, which surfaces dependence symptoms and alcohol-related harm items.
If you're already drinking heavily and want to cut back: do NOT stop suddenly without medical advice. Withdrawal from heavy chronic drinking can be medically dangerous (seizures, delirium tremens). Talk to a doctor or call a helpline first.