Is there a link between heavy use of alcohol and symptoms of dementia?

xever · Newbie Joined: 01 Oct 2006 Posts: 4

Hi! My sister thinks that our older brother shows the first signs of dementia. I don’t sure. He is 37 years old. He is too young for dementia. But she said that young people can get dementia if they drink too much. Is there a link between heavy use of alcohol and symptoms of dementia?

enrica · Newbie Joined: 07 Feb 2004 Posts: 5

Of course, excessive drinking can cause damage to the brain. It’s usually neurological damage and memory loss. Unfortunately, some damage can become permanent. You probably know that alcohol has a direct affect on the brain cells. At an early stage, problems may be reversed if the person abstains from alcohol.

Is there a link between heavy use of alcohol and symptoms of dementia?

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