The term "alcohol-induced dementia" has been getting a lot of attention recently, after the Lifetime documentary "Where Is Wendy Williams?" included claims that the former talk show host was ...

In a July 2023 Gallup survey, 62% of US adults reported drinking alcohol, while just under 20% of that group reported ...

Misuse of alcohol can accelerate age-related changes ... Heavy alcohol use has also been found to increase the risk of dementia. "Alcohol intake can also worsen cognitive decline, causing issues ...

Moderate to high alcohol consumption is one of the risk factors for development of dementia prior to age 65. Acute and chronic opioid use is associated with neuropsychological deficits in ...

possibly including shrinkage of the brain or alcohol-induced dementia, Wakeman says. Drinking-related cancers are typically ...

We all forget things now and then—people’s names, where you put your car keys, that dentist appointment that was scheduled before you got your new calendar. As we age, forgetfulness may worsen and ...

is a brain disorder which covers several different conditions including Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome and alcohol-related dementia. It is caused by regularly drinking too much alcohol over several years ...

Alcohol, recreational drugs, over-the-counter, and prescription medications may cause a range of cognitive impairments from confusion to delirium, and may even mimic dementia. Moderate to high ...