Abstract
Chronic alcohol abuse has been shown to lead to a number of cognitive, behavioral, and developmental deficits. One of the possible consequences of this abuse is Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS), a condition characterized by a deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1) that impairs various neurological functions, particularly memory and its various stages (i.e., storage and retrieval). Management of WKS requires a deeper understanding of memory processing as well as carefully structured therapy methods that cater to the unique needs of impacted individuals. Therefore, accurate and reliable identification coupled with early intervention strategies for this population is a clinical and forensic priority.
Recommended Citation
Brown, Jerrod; Haanen, Charlotte Gergh; Krasowski, Matthew D.; Eckberg, Deborah A.; and Wiley, Cameron R.
(2016)
"Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS) and Deficits Associated with Memory: An Introduction for Clinical and Forensic Professionals,"
Forensic Scholars Today: Vol. 2:
Iss.
2, Article 1.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.csp.edu/forensic_scholars_today/vol2/iss2/1