At Risk: A Journey with Alcohol Abuse and Korsakoff's Syndrome

by Karl Muller

Twelve to fourteen percent (12-14%) of the estimated 14.5 million Americans who abuse alcohol are at risk of developing Wernicke-Korsakoff's Syndrome (WKS). This syndrome arises from a severe deficiency in Vitamin B1 caused by alcohol abuse, which can lead to brain damage, impaired cognitive function, amnesia, and even death. Early intervention is paramount in preventing and treating alcohol abuse and WKS, as it can potentially save lives in acute...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CWVTPMYP
• ISBN13: 9798891322066
• Release Date: March 2024
• Publisher: Atmosphere Press
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"