Brown has a history of drinking heavily nightly before going to bed. One morning his family accused him of kicking the dog, breaking several dishes, and being verbally abusive. Brown says he has no memory of the incident. What is Brown's memory loss likely related to?

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Korsakoff's psychosis is often associated with chronic alcohol abuse and can lead to significant memory loss, including the inability to form new memories or recall recent events. This condition is related to a deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1) and is part of a spectrum of disorders related to alcohol misuse.

Brown Has a History of Drinking Heavily Nightly Before Going