Symptom Checker
Step 4: Read and complete the decision guide to learn more about your symptoms.
Forgetfulness Memory Loss
Try decreasing the amount of alcohol you are currently drinking to see if your memory improves.
If you have been a heavy drinker for a while, keep in mind that alcohol can cause permanent changes in the brain and a long history of heavy alcohol use sometimes causes irreversible changes.
Other factors beside alcohol can also affect memory, so it may be helpful to continue with the guide.
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