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.
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).
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.
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.
Mick shares his story about how he is living with alcoholism and dementia. We have posted his story unedited and exactly as he sent it to us.
Mick shares his story about how he is living with alcoholism and dementia. We have posted his story unedited and exactly as he sent it to us.
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