John has been an alcoholic for many years.He is having trouble remembering information that he has just been given.When talking about the past,he often elaborates on a few details to make it appear as though he remembers past situations clearly.John is most likely suffering from

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John's symptoms align with Korsakoff's psychosis, a chronic memory disorder often caused by severe deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1), commonly associated with prolonged alcoholism. It is characterized by memory problems and confabulation (fabricating detailed stories to compensate for memory gaps).

John Has Been an Alcoholic for Many Years