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Wernicke–Korsakoff syndrome

Find out about Wernicke–Korsakoff syndrome, a condition caused by drinking too much alcohol, including information on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

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Diagnosis: ARBD and alcohol-related ‘dementia’

Some people use the term ‘alcohol-related dementia’ to refer to alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD). However, it’s not really a type of dementia because, more of a brain injury. Find out about correct diagnosis and treatment options.

Alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD): what is it and who gets it?

If a person regularly drinks much more than the recommended limit of alcohol, it can damage their brain. It will cause their memory and thinking abilities to get worse over time. This is known as alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD).

Study finds long-term abstinence and heavy drinking may increase dementia risk

A study published in The BMJ today suggests that people who abstain from alcohol or consume more than 14 units a week during middle age (midlife) are at increased risk of developing dementia.

Real stories

Good for the soul: A man with dementia who has learned the value of helping others

01 April 2018

Study links heavy drinking with increased risk of dementia - Alzheimer's Society comment

A study published on 20 February in the Lancet Public Health has suggested that alcohol abuse addiction disorders are a major risk factor for dementia, specifically early onset dementia.