A patient in an alcohol rehabilitation center tells you a detailed story about growing up in the mountains of Tennessee. Later, you find out that the person had never even visited Tennessee. A day later you visit the patient again, and the patient does not recognize you. This patient is MOST likely suffering from:

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The patient's symptoms, including fabricating stories (confabulation) and memory issues (not recognizing someone they met recently), are characteristic of Korsakoff's syndrome. This condition is often related to chronic alcohol abuse and results from a deficiency in thiamine (vitamin B1).

A Patient in an Alcohol Rehabilitation Center Tells You a Detailed