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Advice Alcohol-related ‘dementia’ Find out about Alcohol-related 'dementia' including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, support and rehabilitation.
Advice Alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD): what causes it and what are the different types? ARBD is caused by a person regularly drinking or binge-drinking much more alcohol than the recommended limit. The two main types of ARBD are alcohol-related ‘dementia’ and Wernicke–Korsakoff syndrome.
Advice Alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD): what is it and who gets it? Alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD) is a brain disorder. It is caused by a person regularly drinking too much alcohol, or binge-drinking, over several years. There are different types of ARBD. People who get ARBD are generally aged between about 40 and 50.
Research Alcohol and dementia Alcohol consumption in excess has well-documented negative effects on both short- and long-term health, one of which is brain damage that can lead to Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia.
Advice What causes young-onset dementia? The causes of young-onset dementia are different from those in older people. The young onset of some of the most common types of dementia are described on this page.
Real stories Mick's story: 'I know that deep down I'm getting worse' 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. 02 January 2017 15
