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

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).