Korsakoff's syndrome is sometimes suffered by chronic, heavy users of alcohol and is characterized by:

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Korsakoff's syndrome is a condition caused by a lack of thiamine (vitamin B1) in the brain. It is often associated with chronic and heavy alcohol use. The most prominent symptom of Korsakoff's syndrome is the inability to store new memories, while memories from the past may still be intact. Behavioral disinhibition and a change in personality are not typically associated with Korsakoff's syndrome. Fat deposits on the heart muscle are a sign of another condition called cardiac steatosis, which is also associated with alcohol abuse, but it is not related to Korsakoff's syndrome.

Korsakoff's Syndrome Is Sometimes Suffered by Chronic, Heavy Users of Alcohol