Walter has been an alcoholic for the past 25 years. Recently, he has been experiencing difficulties with memory and judgment that have led to the loss of his job. What condition is Walter experiencing?
A) Alcohol dementia
B) Alcohol amnesic disorder
C) Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
D) Alcoholic cirrhosis
Ans: A
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Alcoholic dementia is associated with prolonged, chronic alcohol dependence. Signs include loss of intellectual ability severe enough to interfere with social or occupational functioning and impairments in memory, abstract thinking, and judgment. Degree of impairment may range from mild to severe and may include permanent brain damage.
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