Alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD)

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.

22 Apr 2018

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Alcohol-related brain damage - other resources

Here are other helpful organisations and further resources on Alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD), which you may find useful.

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Treatment and support for Alcohol-related brain damage

Unlike Alzheimer's disease or vascular dementia, Alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD) is not certain to worsen over time. Discover our tips for supporting a person with ARBD.

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Alcohol-related brain damage diagnosis

Learn about the process of diagnosis for Alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD).

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Symptoms of alcoholic dementia

Learn about the differences in symptoms between Korsakoff's syndrome and alcoholic dementia.

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Korsakoff's syndrome

Learn about Korsakoff's syndrome, a form of Alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD) in which the main cause is a clear lack of thiamine.

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Who develops Alcohol-related brain damage?

Learn about the risk of developing Alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD).

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Alcohol-related brain damage

What is Alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD)? Find out here and read practical tips to support somebody living with the condition.

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What causes young-onset dementia?

The causes of young-onset dementia are different from that 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