Korsakoff Syndrome

Overview of alcohol-related brain damage (Wernicke-Korsakoff).

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
NeurologyMental HealthAddiction Medicine

Clinical Guidelines

NICE guideline [CG115]: Alcohol-use disorders: diagnosis, assessment and management of harmful drinking, high-risk drinking and alcohol dependence
National
ASMBS Literature Review & Clinical Guidelines on Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Wernicke's Encephalopathy and Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
Local
EFNS guidelines for diagnosis, therapy and prevention of Wernicke encephalopathy
Local
NICE Clinical guideline [CG100]: Alcohol-use disorders: diagnosis and management of physical complications
Local
The ASAM Clinical Practice Guideline on Alcohol Withdrawal Management
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