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Please note, this research summary is from 2016.
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.
Learn how drinking too much alcohol can damage the brain and increase a person's risk of developing dementia.
Find out about the tests and scans you might have if you’re referred to a specialist.
Find practical guidance and advice on supporting someone with alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD). These tips and treatment options can also help people experiencing alcohol-related memory problems or Wernicke–Korsakoff syndrome.
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).
Finding the reason for any changes you’re experiencing can help you to get the right treatment and support.
Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) may account for up to 20% of all recorded dementia, but it is often misdiagnosed. Read more about getting the right diagnosis for DLB, and what the process might be like.
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