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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.
Alcohol may not be the only factor altering your memory. Continue the guide to see other possibilities.
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