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Alcohol and dementia | Alzheimer's Society

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Alcohol consumption in excess has well-documented negative effects on both short- and long-term health, one of which is brain damage that can lead to Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia.

Alcohol and the risk of dementia Learn how drinking too much alcohol can damage the brain and increase a person's risk of developing dementia. Does alcohol increase the risk of dementia? Evidence shows that excessive alcohol consumption increases a person’s risk of developing dementia. Drinking alcohol in moderation has not been conclusively linked to an increased risk of dementia. If you already drink alcohol within the recommended guidelines, you do not need to stop on the grounds of reducing the risk of dementia. Despite some claims, drinking alcohol in moderation has not been shown to offe

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