Alcohol-induced persisting amnesic disorder is a permanent cognitive disorder caused by damage to the central nervous system. It consists of which of the following syndromes?

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Alcohol-induced persisting amnesic disorder is caused by damage to the central nervous system and consists of Wernicke's encephalopathy and Korsakoff's psychosis. Alcohol-induced dementia and alcohol psychosis are not specific syndromes related to this disorder. Alcohol tolerance and alcohol dependence are related to alcohol use disorder but not specifically related to this cognitive disorder. Wernicke's encephalopathy and alcohol-induced dementia are two different disorders caused by alcohol use and are not synonymous with alcohol-induced persisting amnesic disorder.

Alcohol-Induced Persisting Amnesic Disorder Is a Permanent Cognitive Disorder Caused