The prevalence of alcohol-related disorders in the general population is around 10%. The relationship between the use of healthcare services, costs and the amount of alcohol consumed by the general population is unknown. Because alcoholism is a major public health problem, it is significant to determine the prevalence of consumption of primary users and the relationship between the dose of alcohol and health care costs. This information may allow the implementation of preventive strategies to reduce consumption with the aim to reduce morbidity and healthcare expenditure.