Objective: 

Dopamine levels in the brain are increased by alcohol and these are associated with the pleasurable aspects of alcohol drinking. In the last years, alcohol use is a reality among teenagers and students.

Methods: 

The study estimated in alimentary manners, the incidence and motivation of the alcohol use among students in Timisoara. A questionnaire about daily nutrition, alcohol consumption, life style, was distributed to 105 students, aged 18–28 years.

Results: 

From the investigated students, 87% do not have a stable food timetable, and 53% of them eat three times daily. Most of them eat relating to their everyday timetable, but sadly the majorities eat in a hurry, in fast foods. The incidence of coffee consumption was 58.33%. A healthy nutrition prevents the young obesity and gastrointestinal diseases. The students are occasional drinkers. Youths drink alcohol to get free from their shyness, to escape from their own inhibitions and consider it as a way to be accepted in a group. The main occasions of alcohol consumption were social events (67%), going-out with friends (61%). Beer is the first choice (59%) in the top of students' preferences and they usually drink two bottles, while 13% of them drove after they drank alcohol. Unfortunately, alcohol-related automobile accident is a major cause of teen's deaths. Special programs with educational, social and psychological evaluation of the young people who use alcohol can be useful.

Conclusions: 

The incidence of risk factors for health in students was increased. So, we recommend discussing with students about a healthy diet and the consequences of alcohol abuse on their health.