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Randy Has Been Dependent on Alcohol for at Least Ten

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Randy has been dependent on alcohol for at least ten years. Drinking has ruined his marriage, his occupational standing, and his health. If a friend told Randy that he needed to enter treatment, and Randy responded the way most alcohol dependent people do, he would probably say


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Korsakoff's Syndrome

A chronic memory disorder caused by severe deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1), most commonly associated with prolonged alcoholism.

Chronic Alcoholism

A severe form of alcohol dependency characterized by prolonged excessive drinking, leading to significant physical, social, and mental health issues.

Vitamin Deficiency

A condition resulting from a lack of necessary vitamins in the diet, which can lead to various health problems.

Retrograde Amnesia

A loss of memory-access to events that occurred, or information that was learned, before an injury or the onset of a disease.

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