USO DE ÁLCOOL ENTRE ACADÊMICOS DE FARMÁCIA DE

ABSTRACT ABSTRACT ABSTRACT: : : : : Alcoholic beverages are widely consumed, but immoderate consumption is prejudicial. This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the prevalence of alcohol consumption among Pharmacy students at Maranhao Federal University, Sao Luis. Two questionnaires were applied between May and June of 2011, the first based on a World Health Organization model and the second, the CAGE (Cut down, Annoyed, Guilty, Eye-opened) test, which determines alcohol dependence. The sample consisted of 76 students with the following profile: 30 men and 46 women, from 17 to 32 years old with income ≥ R$ 3,840.00. Overall prevalence of alcohol consumption was 87%, but higher among men. The CAGE test showed that 4% had physical and/or psychological problems. Strikingly, 31% received no information at college about alcohol consumption. It was concluded that this topic needs to be addressed with the students.