Alcoholism: a study among university students of private institutions of higher education of Guarulhos

The excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages among university students in the region of Guarulhos is constantly growing, as it is observed that they are leaving aside the demand for professional qualification to seek fun in local bars and parties near schools. The article deals with theoretical reasons for alcoholism, causes and physical and psychological side effects and consequences, compromising the health of the student. Through the application of the physical and virtual questionnaire in the educational institution, it became essential to deepen in the epidemiological study, due to the aid of academic books related to the World Health Organization and also closed quantitative and qualitative questions elaborated by the authors of the article. With the analysis of results, it is possible to identify the number of university students that can be considered as chemical dependents; however, there are students who drink and are not considered alcoholics, also data that shows the reasons for consumption, the types of drinks ingested by the students, such as distillates, ice drinks, beer and wine, and the amount of doses taken each day, where within this scenario, the concern is great and they are aware of the evils that can bring and make them dependent on alcohol